Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
UK health officials are launching a one-off vaccination program for a million young people to combat a rising outbreak of meningitis B. The initiative targets students and those entering higher education, following reports of severe cases and clusters across England, Wales, and Scotland.
Why it matters
Public health interventions are critical to preventing life-threatening outbreaks in high-density environments like universities.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Smitha Mundasad Health reporter Getty Images Students will be able to get the vaccine at community pharmacies A million young people in England, Wales and Scotland will be offered a vaccine to help protect against meningitis B.
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