Meningitis B Vaccination Service
Published on: 19th June 2026 | Updated on: 19th June 2026
This page contains information about the Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination Service.
It is being commissioned as a one-off Advanced service for administering a MenB vaccine to protect all Year 13 pupils and those under 25 years of age starting university or living in further education accommodation or halls of residence for the first time in autumn 2026.
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UKHSA and NHS England provide further information on vac service
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England have published more information on the new MenB vaccination service announced by the Government.
The letter outlines key details of the programme and includes clinical guidance to support delivery. Further operational guidance and the service specification are expected shortly.
Read our news story regarding the announcement
New MenB vaccination service for community pharmacy
Community pharmacies are set to play a vital role in protecting young people this summer, with the introduction of a new Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination service.
The Advanced service will target those at highest risk ahead of the autumn term, including Year 13 students and under-25s entering university or residential further education for the first time. The service is expected to begin from late July, and further details will follow shortly.
This new service highlights the critical role community pharmacy continues to play in delivering accessible, high-impact public health services, with Government and the NHS once again turning to the sector to reach patients quickly and effectively.
Read our news story regarding the announcement
Further information and guidance about the service will be published in due course.
For more information on this topic please email services.team@cpe.org.uk
