Gonorrhoea Vaccine roll-out Posted or Updated on 7 Aug 2025

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Lambeth. If untreated, infection can lead to pain in the testicles, prostate and lower belly. It also can increase the risk of infertility and pregnancy complications.

The vaccine to protect against gonorrhoea will be offered to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) who are both:

·         attending a local sexual health clinic (Find Sexual Health)

·         assessed as being at increased risk of coming into contact with gonorrhoea

Ruth Hutt, Director of Public Health (Lambeth) said: "In Lambeth, gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men are commonly affected, so by offering the vaccine to those most at risk it will not only help to protect them against infection but will also help to reduce onward transmission." Lambeth residents can register for the vaccine at clinics managed by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust by scanning the QR code below.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) research shows that those who receive the jab could be protected from the STI by up to 40% and it could help tackle levels of antibiotic-resistant strains of the disease.

Sexual health clinics may also offer the vaccine to others that they assess as being at increased risk of coming into contact with gonorrhoea. This may include those involved in selling or exchanging sex without using condoms.