Health Minister announces Men B vaccination programme
The Health Minister has announced a one-off Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination programme for adolescents in Northern Ireland, in line with announcements across the UK.
Eligible cohorts include
- All of the current school year 14 age group (i.e. those currently aged 17-18 with a date of birth between 2 July 2007 to 1 July 2008); and
- Anyone, up to 25 years of age, who will be attending Higher Education or a Residential Further Education Institution for the first time in Autumn 2026 (including international students).
The practice will contact patients who may be entitled to this vaccination.
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