NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is urging eligible students and young people to take up the offer of a MenB vaccination as a series of new community clinics open across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
The clinics have been set up to make it as easy as possible for young people to get their first or second dose of the vaccine, helping protect them against meningitis and sepsis caused by meningococcal B bacteria.
The call comes as universities and colleges settle into the new academic year, with public health teams reminding young people that increased social mixing and living in shared accommodation can increase the risk of meningococcal disease spreading.
New drop-in clinics will operate at community venues across Greater Glasgow and Clyde this week and no appointment is required. Eligible young people can simply attend the clinic most convenient for them.
Community vaccination clinics will be available throughout East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire:
East Dunbartonshire
- Kirkintilloch Town Hall, 30 September
- Milngavie Town Hall, 1 October
East Renfrewshire
- Barrhead Health & Social Care Centre, 3 and 4 October
Glasgow
- Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands (GESH), 30 September
- Parkhead Hub, 3 and 4 October
- Priesthill Community Hall, 1 October
- Sandyford Govanhill, 3 October
- Whiteinch Centre, 29 September and 1 October
Inverclyde
- Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub, 30 September and 1 October
- Port Glasgow Health Centre, 4 October
Renfrewshire
- Johnstone Town Hall, 29 and 30 September
- Piazza Shopping Centre, Paisley, 29 September and 1 October
- Renfrew Parish Church Hall, 30 September and 2 October
West Dunbartonshire
- Alexandria Community Centre, 3 October
- Clydebank Health and Care Centre, 3 and 4 October
- Concorde Community Centre, Dumbarton, 4 October
All clinics will run from 9.30am to 7.15pm. For full clinic details, to check eligibility and view the latest vaccination information, visit: General Vaccinations – NHSGGC
The MenB vaccine protects against meningococcal B bacteria, which can cause meningitis and sepsis. While rare, these illnesses can develop rapidly and may lead to serious, life-changing complications or even prove fatal.
The vaccination programme requires two doses given at least 28 days apart, with full protection developing around two weeks after the second dose.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is encouraging eligible young people to come forward as soon as possible, particularly those who have not yet received their first dose or who are due their second dose.
Meningococcal B bacteria spreads through close contact, including living in the same household, kissing, or sharing items such as drinks or vapes.
The vaccine is being offered to:
- Young people born between 1 March 2008 and 28 February 2009, and others who were in S6 during the 2025/26 academic year.
- Undergraduate university entrants under the age of 25 who are starting university for the first time in the 2026/27 academic year, including international students.
- College entrants under 25 who are starting college for the first time in the 2026/27 academic year while living away from home in shared student accommodation, including international students.
Dr John O’Dowd, Interim Director of Public Health at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said: “Many young people will recently have started university, college or other new opportunities, bringing them into contact with lots of new people and social situations.
“While meningococcal disease is rare, it can be extremely serious and can develop very quickly. Vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself against meningitis and sepsis caused by MenB bacteria.
“We know life can be busy, so we’ve expanded our vaccination programme with additional community clinics across Greater Glasgow and Clyde to make getting vaccinated as convenient as possible.
“If you’re eligible and haven’t yet had your MenB vaccine, or if you’re due your second dose, we’d strongly encourage you to come along. There’s no need to book an appointment, simply attend one of the clinics and get protected.”
