The meningococcal vaccines are free for young people aged 13-25 years (inclusive) who are entering into, or in their first year of residing in certain close-living situations, specifically; boarding school hostels, tertiary education halls of residence, military barracks. 

There is also a free ‘catch up’ programme (for MenB only) available for the same eligible age group who are in any year of the above close-living situations. The catchup period runs until 28 February 2024. After this, only those entering into, or in their first year living in these facilities will be eligible to receive the vaccine for free. 

Please find the attached information from the National Immunisation Programme relating to information on the funded Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccine for young people aged 13 – 25 years.