Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab

• Meningitis B vaccination is now available free on the NHS for university students, following the largest outbreak recorded in Kent in 2024
• Healthcare professionals should proactively offer and discuss the meningitis B vaccine with students, particularly those entering higher education institutions
• Early vaccination before term begins is recommended to protect against meningitis B, which carries high morbidity and mortality risk in young adult populations

It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

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