If you were born after September 1995 you should have received a MenC Vaccination as a small child.

However, that doesn't mean that you're immune to the disease. Your immunity may have decreased over time which means your risk of catching the disease is higher.

At university, you will come in contact with lots of new people so it’s important that you consider making an appointment with your GP to get vaccinated.

Student Vaccination Clinic - 15 October 2024

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will have a team of Vaccinators available to UofG students to offer students who have not previously been vaccinated against Meningitis ACWY, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Meningitis ACWY and HPV to receive their vaccination.  

Vaccinations will take a place on 15th October 2024 between 9.00am to 4.00pm at Wolfson Atrium, Wolfson Medical School. Closed for lunch from 12.00pm  to 1.00pm.

Find out more at https://link.webropolsurveys.com/Participation/Public/4e40cbad-379b-46b9-a09f-24e0fdb78230?displayId=Uni3159463. 

Meningitis: The facts

• Meningitis is an infection of the meninges - the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
• Meningococcal bacteria are common and carried harmlessly in the nose or throat by about one in 10 people.
  
• They are passed on easily by through close contact.
  

What are the symptoms?

• Fever, cold hands and feet
• Vomiting and diarrhoea
  
• Drowsiness, difficult to wake up
  
• Irritability and/or confusion
  
• Stiff neck
  
• Severe headache or muscle pains
  
• Pale, blotchy skin with or without a rash
  
• Dislike of bright lights
  
• Convulsions/seizures
  

First-time students under 25 are eligible too so make an appointment and get protected!

For more information about Meningitis click here.