NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has expanded its programme of MenB vaccination clinics with more drop-in sessions organised to make it even easier for eligible young people to get protected.
The MenB vaccine protects against meningococcal B bacteria, which can cause meningitis and sepsis. While these illnesses are rare, they can develop quickly and may result in serious, life-changing complications or even prove fatal.
Public health teams are continuing to encourage eligible young people to receive both doses of the vaccine for maximum protection.
As the vaccine course requires two doses given at least 28 days apart, those who have not yet received their first dose are being urged to do so as soon as possible.
The vaccination programme comes ahead of the new academic year, when increased social mixing during Freshers’ Week and shared student accommodation can increase the risk of meningococcal disease spreading.
Regular drop-in clinics continue to run throughout the week at university and community venues:
- Mondays and Tuesdays – University of Strathclyde (Chaplaincy at Graham Hills Building) and Glasgow Caledonian University (Teaching Block), 8.45am to 7.15pm.
- Wednesdays and Thursdays – University of Glasgow (Level 3, Fraser Building) and the Piazza Shopping Centre, Paisley, 8.45am to 7.15pm.
To improve access further, NHSGGC has now arranged a number of additional drop-in clinics across the health board area during August:
West Dunbartonshire
Clydebank Health and Care Centre, Queens Quay Main Avenue, Clydebank G81 1BS
- Saturday 22 August, 8.45am to 7.15pm
- Saturday 29 August, 8.45am to 7.15pm
Inverclyde
Port Glasgow Health Centre, 2-4 Bay Street, Port Glasgow PA14 5EW
- Sunday 23 August, 8.45am to 7.15pm
- Sunday 30 August, 8.45am to 7.15pm
East Renfrewshire
Eastwood Health Centre
- Sunday 30 August, 8.45am to 7.15pm
Glasgow City South
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Neurological Atrium
- Sunday 23 August, 8.45am to 7.15pm
- Sunday 30 August, 8.45am to 7.15pm
Glasgow City East
Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands (GESH), 1 Redcastle Square, Garthamlock, G33 5EG
- Wednesday 26 August, 8.45am to 7.15pm
East Dunbartonshire
Kirkintilloch Town Hall
- Wednesday 26 August, 8.45am to 7.15pm
Renfrewshire
Renfrew North Parish Church
- Friday 28 August, 8.45am to 7.15pm
Glasgow City West
The Whiteinch Centre
- Tuesday 25 August, 8.45am to 7.15pm
- Thursday 27 August, 8.45am to 7.15pm
Eligible young people can attend any clinic for either their first or second dose, regardless of where they live or study. No appointment is required.
The vaccine is being offered 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 their future education plans.
- 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 and will be 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: “We want to make it as easy as possible for eligible young people to get vaccinated before the start of the new academic year, which is why we have expanded our programme of drop-in MenB clinics across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
“The MenB vaccine provides important protection against meningococcal disease, which can lead to meningitis and sepsis. Although these infections are uncommon, they can become very serious in a short period of time.
“We are particularly keen to remind young people that two doses are needed for full protection. If you have already had your first vaccine, please make sure you come back for your second dose when it is due.
“You do not need an appointment and you do not need to attend the clinic closest to where you live. If you are eligible, simply come along to any of our drop-in clinics and get protected before the new term begins.”
For more information, including full eligibility details and clinic locations, visit: General Vaccinations – NHSGGC
