Immunisations and infections
Find out what immunisations and vaccines we offer, and what immunisations you can catch up on if you didn't have them as a child. We also have information on infections that are currently a concern such as measles and scabies.
​Meningitis (ACWY)
You should ideally get your Meningitis ACWY vaccination at least 2 weeks before starting at university so you are immune before coming to Bristol.
We have appointments for any new student under the age of 25, who registers with us and has not had their MeningitisACWY and/or MMR vaccination. You will need to register online then make an appointment for your vaccinations. Find out more about meningtis vaccination
Immunisations for travel
Read our travel section for information about immunisations for travel.
Human Papilloma Virus vaccine (HPV)
This vaccine reduces your risk of cervical cancer if you are a woman and also reduces the risk of other oral and genital cancers in both women and men. if you've never had it, and are under 25 years, read more by visiting this page
You can book a catch-up HPV vaccination at Student Health. We give the Gardasil 9 vaccine.
Scabies advice and treatment
Scabies
- A contact is someone that may be a member of their household, a sexual partner within the past month, or has had close personal contact with the individual with scabies
- If you have symptoms of scabies then please visit your pharmacy for advice or book an appointment with the nurse
- If you have no symptoms but are a contact please complete an e-consult and submit with full details of your enquiry
- You can find more information on managing scabies on the link below:
https://patient.info/medicine/permethrin-cream-lyclear - Bedding, clothing, and towels (and those of all potentially infested contacts) should be decontaminated by washing at a high temperature (at least 60°C) and drying in a hot dryer, or dry-cleaning, or by sealing in a plastic bag for at least 72 hours.
Update on measles Feb 2024
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) had almost disappeared in England because most people had been vaccinated. Now, not enough people have had the MMR vaccine, so these dangerous illnesses are becoming more common. Measles, in particular, is highly contagious and can cause serious, long-term side-effects.
There have been outbreaks of measles in areas of the UK, so it’s really important that as many people as possible are protected.
For more information about the MMR vaccine and the diseases it protects against, please visit www.nhs.uk/mmr.
How do I get the MMR vaccine?
How does the MMR vaccine work?
What should I do if I think I have measles?
