Meningitis B Vaccine

MenB Vaccination Service

This service helps protect against meningitis, which can be a serious, life-threatening illness. It’s available in selected Boots pharmacies and is suitable for adults and children aged two and over*.

Price per dose: £150

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How it works


  • Step one

    Book and pay online or in store

    Book online and complete a
    short questionnaire


  • Step two

    First dose

    Receive your first vaccination after a
    consultation in store


  • Step three

    Second dose

    Return for your second vaccination at
    least four weeks later

How long will each appointment take?
Each appointment will take around 15 minutes.

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What is meningitis?

Meningitis is a serious infection which causes the lining around the brain and spinal cord to become inflamed. It’s usually caused by bacteria or a virus and can be spread through sneezing, coughing and kissing**.

The most common cause of bacterial meningitis is meningococcal infection. There are five main groups of meningococcal bacteria, but group B (MenB) is the most common type in the UK.

What is meningitis?

Meningitis can affect anybody, but it’s most common in younger children, teenagers and young adults aged between 15 and 24. That’s because these groups tend to be in regular close contact at nursery, school and university, which leads to the spreading of bacteria. Meningitis can develop very quickly so it’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms.
The Boots MenB Vaccination Service is a non-NHS service for adults and children aged two and over*. A full course consists of two doses of a vaccine called Bexsero, given a minimum of four weeks apart. Please speak to your GP about the vaccination if your child is aged under 24 months. It’s estimated that the vaccine protects against almost nine in every 10 types of meningococcal group B bacteria circulating in the UK.
Each vaccination will be given in the upper arm so it’s helpful for you or your child to wear short sleeves or loose sleeves that can be rolled up. The healthcare professional will talk to you about possible side effects before the vaccination. See our FAQs for more information.
The NHS vaccinates young children against MenB, but it only started doing so in September 2015 for babies born on or after 1 July 2015. Those who haven’t been vaccinated, particularly children and young adults, may benefit from having the vaccination privately at Boots. The Boots MenB Vaccination Service doesn’t replace the need for the free NHS MenACWY vaccination currently offered to teenagers.
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