Meningitis B vaccine offered to students and young people in 2026

The UK government is launching a nationwide vaccination programme for meningitis B in 2026. The initiative targets students and young adults aged 18-25 entering higher education to curb recent outbreaks.
Why it matters
This proactive public health measure aims to prevent life-threatening infections in high-risk communal living environments like universities.
A new UK-wide vaccine programme aims to protect students amid concerns over recent meningitis B outbreaks.
The article reports on a government health policy without political commentary or loaded language.
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