MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, study says
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that the MenB vaccine provides no protection against gonorrhoea. This contradicts earlier findings that led the UK to offer the vaccine to at-risk groups.
Why it matters
The findings challenge current public health strategies for managing sexually transmitted infections and highlight the importance of rigorous clinical trials.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, A new study suggests the MenB vaccine is ineffective against gonorrhoea
The article reports on scientific findings and public health agency responses objectively.
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