Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine for young people
Vaccination Dates
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccine
The MenB vaccination programme is now operating on a drop-in basis for your 1st or 2nd dose – appointments are no longer required:
- Eligible young people can attend any NHS Lanarkshire MenB drop-in clinic.
- The MenB vaccine is given as a 2-dose course. Your second dose should be given at least 28 days after your first dose.
The vaccine is open to:
- young people born between 1 March 2008 and 28 February 2009, and any others who were in S6 during the 2025-26 academic year, regardless of future education plans
- undergraduate university entrants under the age of 25 who are starting for the first time in the academic year 2026-27, including international students
- college entrants under 25 starting for the first time in the academic year 2026-27 while living away from home in shared student accommodation, including international students
More information about the meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccination programme
The meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccine programme will be delivered at various sites see below for more information
All key information will be published on https://www.nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
Monday 28th September to Wednesday 30th September 2026
Wednesday 30th September 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 10am to 1pm at:
- New College Motherwell, Motherwell, ML1 2TX (Drop In)
October 2026
Saturday 3rd October 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 9am to 7:45pm at:
- Outpatient Reception, University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie (Drop In)
Sunday 4th October 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:15am to 7pm at:
- Outpatient Reception, University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie (Drop In)
Saturday 10th October 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:30am to 7:30pm at:
- Coatbridge Vaccination Centre, Coatbridge ML5 3BQ (Drop In)
- Hamilton Vaccination Centre, Hamilton ML3 0XB (Drop In)
Sunday 11th October 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:30am to 7:30pm at:
- Coatbridge Vaccination Centre, Coatbridge ML5 3BQ (Drop In)
- Hamilton Vaccination Centre, Hamilton ML3 0XB (Drop In)
Saturday 17th October 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 9am to 7:45pm at:
- Outpatient Reception, University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie (Drop In)
Sunday 18th October 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:15am to 7pm at:
- Outpatient Reception, University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie (Drop In)
Saturday 24th October 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:30am to 7:30pm at:
- Coatbridge Vaccination Centre, Coatbridge ML5 3BQ (Drop In)
- Hamilton Vaccination Centre, Hamilton ML3 0XB (Drop In)
Sunday 25th October 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:30am to 7:30pm at:
- Coatbridge Vaccination Centre, Coatbridge ML5 3BQ (Drop In)
- Hamilton Vaccination Centre, Hamilton ML3 0XB (Drop In)
Saturday 31st October 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 9am to 7:45pm at:
- Outpatient Reception, University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie (Drop In)
November 2026
Sunday 1st November 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:15am to 7pm at:
- Outpatient Reception, University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie (Drop In)
Saturday 7th November 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:30am to 7:30pm at:
- Coatbridge Vaccination Centre, Coatbridge ML5 3BQ (Drop In)
- Hamilton Vaccination Centre, Hamilton ML3 0XB (Drop In)
Sunday 8th November 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:30am to 7:30pm at:
- Coatbridge Vaccination Centre, Coatbridge ML5 3BQ (Drop In)
- Hamilton Vaccination Centre, Hamilton ML3 0XB (Drop In)
Saturday 14th November 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 9am to 7:45pm at:
- Outpatient Reception, University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie (Drop In)
Sunday 15th November 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:15am to 7pm at:
- Outpatient Reception, University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie (Drop In)
Saturday 21st November 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:30am to 7:30pm at:
- Coatbridge Vaccination Centre, Coatbridge ML5 3BQ (Drop In)
- Hamilton Vaccination Centre, Hamilton ML3 0XB (Drop In)
Sunday 22nd November 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:30am to 7:30pm at:
- Coatbridge Vaccination Centre, Coatbridge ML5 3BQ (Drop In)
- Hamilton Vaccination Centre, Hamilton ML3 0XB (Drop In)
Saturday 28th November 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 9am to 7:45pm at:
- Outpatient Reception, University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie (Drop In)
Sunday 29th November 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:15am to 7pm at:
- Outpatient Reception, University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie (Drop In)
December 2026
Saturday 5th December 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:30am to 7:30pm at:
- Coatbridge Vaccination Centre, Coatbridge ML5 3BQ (Drop In)
- Hamilton Vaccination Centre, Hamilton ML3 0XB (Drop In)
Sunday 6th December 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:30am to 7:30pm at:
- Coatbridge Vaccination Centre, Coatbridge ML5 3BQ (Drop In)
- Hamilton Vaccination Centre, Hamilton ML3 0XB (Drop In)
Saturday 12th December 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 9am to 7:45pm at:
- Outpatient Reception, University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie (Drop In)
Sunday 13th December 2026
Meningococcal B disease (MenB) vaccinations will be taking place from 8:15am to 7pm at:
- Outpatient Reception, University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie (Drop In)
Targeted programme ahead of further and higher education terms
Thousands of young people in Scotland are to be offered free vaccination against meningococcal B disease (MenB) ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.
Meningococcal disease, which can include meningitis and/or septicaemia, is life-threatening and can result in life-changing disabilities including amputations, hearing loss, and brain damage. It is fatal in around 10% of cases.
The transition to university or college – particularly into shared accommodation – is one of the highest-risk periods for the disease, as close contact with large numbers of new people increases the risk of it spreading.
The programme will start in July 2026 and two doses are essential for full protection.
It is open to:
- young people born between 1 March 2008 and 28 February 2009, and any others who were in S6 during the 2025-26 academic year, regardless of future education plans
- undergraduate university entrants under the age of 25 who are starting for the first time in the academic year 2026-27, including international students
- college entrants under 25 starting for the first time in the academic year 2026-27 while living away from home in shared student accommodation, including international students
All key information will be published on https://www.nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople
Details on how those eligible for the vaccine can book an appointment will be published here as soon as our plans are finalised.
