Meningococcal B vaccination to prevent gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is an infection that can spread during sexual activity without a condom.
A vaccine is available to help protect against gonorrhoea. In Wales, the NHS offers the vaccine on a case-by-case basis to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM).
Other people may also be eligible for the vaccine, based on advice from a sexual health professional.
You will be offered the vaccine if you have had:
- a bacterial infection from sex, such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea, in the last year, or
- five or more sexual partners in the last three months.
The vaccine can help lower your chance of getting gonorrhoea but will not remove the risk completely. It also helps to protect against other serious infections, such as meningitis and septicaemia.
Take action: If you think you’re at risk, talk to your sexual health service.
You can find a list of sexual health services in Wales at the NHS 111 Wales website (external site). Click on the ‘Sexual & Reproductive Health’ tab to view the services.