Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab
High street pharmacies in England are offering free meningitis B vaccines to students under 25 heading to residential colleges or universities. The initiative follows a recent outbreak and aims to protect young people as they begin their studies.
Why it matters
Proactive vaccination programs are critical for public health in high-density environments like university campuses to prevent outbreaks of dangerous diseases.
Image source, Getty Images By Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Published 4 minutes ago High street pharmacies across England are now offering a free meningitis B vaccine for many young people.
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