Meningococcal vaccines

Protect yourself against meningococcal disease, a rare but potentially fatal disease.

Hamilton

Meningococcal vaccines are available at Student Health Kirikiriroa-Hamilton.

Meningococcal B (Bexsero)

  • Meningococcal B (Bexsero) is given as 2 doses 8 weeks apart, this is free for NZ resident students living in the halls who are under 25.
  • Meningococcal B (Bexsero) is also recommended for all young people and is available for purchase at a cost of $135 + nurse fee*, per dose, for those not living in the halls or international students.

Meningococcal ACWY (MenQuadFi or Menactra)

  • Meningococcal ACWY (MenQuadFi or Menactra) is given as a single dose, this is free for 1st year NZ resident students living in the halls who are under 25.
  • Meningococcal ACWY (MenQuadFi or Menactra) is also recommended for all young people and is available for purchase at a cost of $130 + nurse fee*, per dose, for those not living in the halls or international students.

*Nurse fee = $0 if enrolled at student health.

Tauranga

Tauranga Students, meningococcal vaccines are available from your GP or contact Student Health Nurse in Tauranga for advice on how to access.

Student Health Nurse in Tauranga

022 013 9003

For more information on meningococcal vaccines, please visit Health Navigator New Zealand.

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