Guidance

Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination against gonorrhoea guide

Leaflet providing information on the Meningococcal B (Men B) vaccination for use against Gonorrhoea.

Applies to England

Documents

A guide to the Meningococcal B vaccine for protection against Gonorrhoea

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Meningococcal B vaccine for Gonorrhoea record card

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Details

From 1 August 2025, the Meningococcal B (Men B) vaccination for use against gonorrhoea is being offered to gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in specialist sexual health services (SHS).

This leaflet includes information on:

  • what gonorrhoea is and how you get it
  • the vaccine
  • how the vaccine works and who is eligible for vaccination
  • when and how to get the vaccination

This should be given to all eligible GBMSM before their vaccination. It should also be accompanied by a record card. This is an important reminder to have the second dose of vaccine for the best protection.

Men B record card

This is the vaccination record card which should be completed by the health professional to show the:

  • name of the vaccine
  • date it was given
  • date of second appointment for the final dose of Men B vaccine

Paper copies of this leaflet (product code: MGB01EN), the record card (product code: GON25EN) as well as a poster (product code: MGP01) are available to download and order from the Health Publications website.

Translations will be available to order and download soon.

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Published 2 June 2025

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