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MenB vaccinations

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FruAashild · 15/07/2026 23:41

Just a reminder to you all that our YP can get MenB vaccinations on the NHS this summer before heading off to University. They can make an appointment here: Book a Men B vaccination

They need two doses so they need to book now for the first one.

Book a MenB vaccination appointment

Book, change or cancel a MenB vaccination appointment online.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/?fbclid=PAaWdyZATE6xVleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAC_TeI1BhXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABp08TCBFsYVTs4wz0ndt_zY_OdfaDT8YciNfxhlVzGu2JKaPsKmAu6RKZ2h0X_aem_ewF3ixTOM7oIswiFjMRqog

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ShinyBlueTractor · 23/07/2026 08:12

LouisaLudgate · 23/07/2026 08:08

My teens had 2 shots of the Menb vaccination, 2nd one was Jan 2024 so they are covered.

Having looked it up though, info about how long the vaccine lasts varies quite wildly from 1-5 yrs, but the consensus is that after 25 you don't get it and there's no "booster" schedule.

So I am hoping that my 18 and 19 yr olds will be covered enough by what they've had.

No side effects, btw, because I know people asked about that one. Each has had horrible side effects from flu jabs and covid jabs (4 days illness including endless vommitting for that last one) Nothing for this tho.

That's very reassuring. My two are nervous about getting it as they'd heard worrying things about side effects.

DS is 3rd year uni but going abroad, and will back be in halls again for that, so my DDad very thoughtfully said he'd like to pay for private jabs for him. Now I just need to persuade DS to actually do it!

Glittertwins · 23/07/2026 08:20

Let’s just hope the pharmacies are given enough stock then. Two of our local ones didn’t have deliveries for the Monday appointments and when they did get them, they both had 10 doses each. We’re in a big town with a lot of upper 6th age teens.

NewNameDontKnowWhat · 23/07/2026 08:21

Crochetpenguin · 17/07/2026 10:21

Anyone else having their appointments cancelled? Have just booked for the 3rd time this week after the previous 2 appointments were cancelled. Wonder if demand is more than expected 🤔

Yes, we had 2 appointments cancelled. We then tried a different pharmacy and had the jab yesterday.

LouisaLudgate · 23/07/2026 08:37

ShinyBlueTractor · 23/07/2026 08:12

That's very reassuring. My two are nervous about getting it as they'd heard worrying things about side effects.

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Better to have a sore arm for a day than a dead teen, I think.

Glittertwins · 23/07/2026 09:27

After the original appt was cancelled, I made another one which then had to be postponed. We’re now back at pharmacy #1 as they called them and said they had it.
No side effects on DC1 so far either.

GirlsInGreen · 25/07/2026 18:16

DD had her 1s one last evening. She's currently in Spoons so I assume she's fine!
Booked the 2nd one for a months time.

ShinyBlueTractor · 25/07/2026 19:28

DD is getting hers on NHS tomorrow she says (it's a drop in).

DS is a bit too old to get it free but he's now got an appointment to get it privately later in the week. Did require a fair bit of ringing round to find a pharmacy with supply.

Glad to hear side effects are not too bad for many! I'll tell them that.

I'll definitely be glad once they've both had both doses. One less thing to worry about...

Sparklefish99 · 26/07/2026 14:46

My daughter had hers on Monday and felt really unwell (achey/flu type symptoms) and a really painful headache. She still has a bad headache.

Obviously it may not be related to the vaccine, and I know this is preferable to getting meningitis, so just interested to know if anyone else has experienced this.

AuntyBulgaria · 26/07/2026 18:48

@Sparklefish99 my DS had the first dose on Wednesday, other than a sore arm for a bit no side effects.

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