MenB (meningococcal B) vaccination

Young people born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008 are being urged to make an appointment to receive the MenB (meningococcal B) vaccination, as part of a targeted national programme.

The vaccination helps protect against meningococcal B disease, a rare but serious bacterial infection that can lead to meningitis and septicaemia.

Eligible young people are offered two doses of the MenB vaccine, with the second dose given at least 28 days after the first to ensure the best possible protection.

Additional eligible groups

The vaccine is also available to young adults who:

were born on or after 21 July 2001 and
are starting higher education or residential further education for the first time from Autumn 2026, including international students.

If you are eligible please contact us by calling 0300 303 8322 or emailing ask.hdd@wales.nhs.uk to book your appointment.

If you have moved to study outside the Hywel Dda area in the UK and wish to receive your second dose there, please visit the relevant website for more details:

If you have moved to study in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion or Pembrokeshire and wish to receive your second dose here, please contact us by calling 0300 303 8322 or emailing ask.hdd@wales.nhs.uk to book your appointment.

For more information about meningococcal disease and its symptoms, visit the Public Health Wales MenB vaccine for young people page (opens in new tab).