02/11/2026
šš” HEADING OFF TO UNI, BOARDING SCHOOL OR A HOSTEL IN 2027? šāØ
New adventures, new friends, new memories⦠but first, letās make sure youāre protected! šš
š¦ Letās talk MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE!
Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection that can spread through close contact and saliva. It can cause meningitis and blood poisoning, and in severe cases, can be life-threatening.
š” Whoās most at risk?
Teenagers and young adults living in close quarters, including:
š University halls of residence
š Boarding schools & hostels
šŖ Military barracks
š THE GOOD NEWS? YOU COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE VACCINATIONS! š
If youāre aged 16ā25 and entering your first year of eligible close-contact living, you can receive:
š Bexsero (Meningococcal š ā 2 FREE doses, recommended 8 weeks apart.
š MenQuadfi (Meningococcal ACWY) ā 1 FREE dose.
⨠Even better? You can receive both vaccines at the same appointment, one in each arm!
š£ PARENTS, THIS ONEāS FOR YOU TOO!
Have a teenager heading away from home next year? Get their vaccinations sorted before the big move! š§³ā¤ļø
š Visit our friendly team at Unichem Greenmeadows Pharmacy.
š² BOOK YOUR FREE VACCINATIONS TODAY!
š https://pharmacy.centrik.co.nz/book/unichem-greenmeadows-pharmacy
š New adventures are exciting. Meningococcal disease isnāt. Get protected before you go!