Student Walk-in Vaccination Clinic- Mon 19th Jan 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm @ BU Medical Services – Talbot House

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BU Medical Centre Walk-In Vaccination Clinic

Students- Are your Vaccinations up to date?

It is recommended that all students are up to date with the following immunisations and vaccinations, these include

  • HPV
  • Meningitis
  • MMR
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio

(See links at the bottom of this page for more information about these)

Walk-in clinics

To help with this BU Medical Service run walk-in clinics alongside the main student registration periods in September, October and January where you can…

  • Get vaccinated
  • Find out your immunisation status
  • Find out more about the vaccines
  • Find out more about our services, including sexual health, mental health, travel vaccines and the best way to contact us
  • Free of charge
  • No appointment Required

Our next session is on:

Monday 19th January 2026

BU Medical Services, Talbot House, Talbot Campus

9.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 4.30pm

You do need to be registered to access these sessions and our services, this can easily be done here Register with a GP

Can’t make this session? – Don’t worry if you can’t make this session, you can always call us on 01202 636400 and arrange an appointment with a member of our nursing team. This is available throughout the year, both term time and holiday periods.

 

Further Information:

HPV (human papillomavirus)

The HPV vaccine helps protect against HPV-related cancers, including cervical, throat, anal, and genital cancers, as well as genital warts.

The vaccine is available on the NHS to students who missed their HPV vaccinations at school and are eligible up to their 25th birthday (and up to age 45 for some groups, including men who have sex with men via sexual health services).

If you are unsure whether you have already had the HPV vaccine, you can check your record on the NHS App Log in – NHS App Online or speak to a member of the clinical team.

For more information about the HPV vaccine, eligibility, and how it protects you, visit:

Meningitis (MenACWY)

The MenACWY vaccine helps protect against 4 types of meningococcal bacteria (A, C, W and Y) that can cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia).

The vaccine is available free on the NHS for students under 25 who have not had the MenACWY vaccine before—it’s especially important for those starting college or university / in their first year, as the risk is higher when living or mixing closely with lots of new people.

MenACWY vaccine (who should have it, including students): https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/menacwy-vaccine/ nhs.uk

Meningitis vaccination overview (including MenACWY): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination/

 

MMR

The MMR vaccine protects against three highly infectious illnesses — measles, mumps and rubella — which can spread quickly in close-contact settings such as universities, halls of residence and shared accommodation. In young adults, these infections can lead to serious complications, including severe illness, hospital admission, and longer-term health problems, as well as disruption to studies due to prolonged recovery and isolation.

the MMR vaccine is free on the NHS for anyone who has not had two doses, regardless of age. Many students may have missed one or both doses during childhood.

Useful NHS information:

 

Td/IPV (Tetanus, Diphtheria and polio):

The Td/IPV vaccine protects against three serious infections: tetanus, which can enter the body through cuts or wounds, and diphtheria and polio, which are infectious diseases that can spread in communities and cause severe illness.

The Td/IPV vaccine is free on the NHS for anyone who has not completed the full 5-dose childhood vaccination schedule. Many students and young adults may have missed a booster dose, particularly the teenage booster.

 

Useful NHS information:

Tetanus, diphtheria and polio vaccine: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/td-ipv-vaccine/