Using condoms is key to preventing STIs. For high-risk individuals, there are vaccines and medication available at the clinic that help to prevent STIs.
These vaccines are available for gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men that are at a higher risk and if they:
These vaccines may also be available to you if you don’t fit the above criteria but are high-risk. Clinicians will assess whether you are eligible at an appointment.
Please note: We are unable to provide vaccines for travel purposes -please see your GP.
If you’re eligible and have visited the clinic for PrEP, you may receive a text inviting you to book an appointment for these vaccines.
You can also ask about these vaccines at your routine PrEP appointment or you can phone the clinic to find out of you’re eligible.
The Meningocococcal B (MenB) vaccine, also called Bexsero, is available for eligible individuals from September 2025. It gives a 30-40% protection against gonorrhoea. It requires two injections at least four weeks apart.
Mpox (previously known as monkeypox), can be transmitted through sexual contact. The Mpox vaccine provides good protection against the mpox virus. It’s usually given as two injections at least 28 days apart.
Two injections given 6-12 months apart to protect against Hepatitis A.
Three injections to protect against Hepatitis B. Usually, the second injection is given one month after the first, and the final injection is given 6 months after the first.
Two injections taken at least six months apart. (Sometimes three vaccines are needed.) This vaccine is available for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men who are up to, and including, 45 years of age.
Alongside vaccines, if you visit the clinic and are high-risk, clinicians may offer you prevention medication. This includes:
