FREE on the NHS for eligible students

Meningitis B vaccination

A new one-off NHS programme makes the MenB vaccine free for Year 13s and new university starters this summer. Not eligible? Book privately at any of our four Oxford branches.

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The free NHS programme

One-off and time-limited for summer 2026, in response to recent rises in meningococcal cases. Delivered free through community pharmacies.

Who qualifies

Year 13 students (born 1 Sep 2007 – 31 Aug 2008), and under-25s starting university or residential further-education accommodation for the first time this autumn — including international students.

Two doses

The course is two doses, given at least 28 days apart. First doses are available from late July 2026 at MediPill Pharmacies.

How you'll be invited

Either wait for the NHS to contact you — by NHS App, text, email or letter — or fill out our waiting list form and we'll contact you as soon as we know available dates.

NHS or private — at a glance

Free NHS programmePrivate at MediPill
CostFree£130 per dose · £260 course
Who it’s forYear 13s & under-25s starting university this autumnAnyone else who wants protection
DosesTwo, at least 28 days apartTwo, at least 28 days apart
AvailableFrom late July 2026Now — book today
How to get itJoin the waiting list or wait for your NHS inviteBook online in minutes
NHS

Do you qualify for the free NHS vaccine?

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NHS programme · opens late July 2026

Join the NHS MenB waiting list

The free NHS vaccine isn’t bookable yet. Leave your details and we’ll contact you as soon as appointment dates are confirmed — no obligation.

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Private course · £130 per dose

Private MenB at MediPill

Not in the NHS group? A private two-dose course is available at Botley, Headington, Summertown and Deddington.

DoseSchedulePrice
Dose 1Day 0£130
Dose 2At least 28 days later£130
Full courseTwo visits£260

A short consultation and suitability check applies, and the vaccine is given by a pharmacist. Prices are published in full — no hidden extras.

Book private MenB

Schools and groups: we run on-site sessions — ask us about on-site sessions.

Know the signs of meningitis

Serious illness is rare but develops quickly. These symptoms need urgent attention:

High fever

A sudden high temperature with cold hands and feet.

Stiff neck

Unable to touch chin to chest without pain.

Light hurts

Unusual dislike of bright light.

Non-fading rash

A rash that does not fade under a glass.

Confusion

Drowsiness, confusion or unresponsiveness.

If these symptoms appear, call 999 or NHS 111 immediately. For full clinical guidance see nhs.uk, or speak to any MediPill pharmacist.

Watch: the MenB programme explained

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Headington

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Summertown

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Deddington

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Your questions answered

Students in Year 13 (born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008), and anyone under 25 who is starting university or moving into residential further-education accommodation for the first time this autumn — including international students arriving in September.

Yes — for the eligible groups it is an NHS programme with no charge. You will be invited by the NHS and vaccinated at a participating community pharmacy.

Two doses, given at least 28 days apart. First doses are available from late July 2026.

At participating community pharmacies from late July 2026. Either wait for the NHS to contact you by NHS App, text, email or letter, or join our waiting list and we’ll contact you as soon as dates are confirmed.

You can book a private two-dose course at MediPill — £130 per dose at our Botley, Headington, Summertown or Deddington branches, after a short suitability check with the pharmacist.

Yes — we run on-site sessions for schools and groups. Contact any branch to discuss arrangements.

Two ways to get protected

Check if you qualify for the free NHS dose — or book a private course today.

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