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Meningitis B Vaccine Program Announced

Updated 2026-06-11 23:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The UK government has decided to offer a one-off meningitis B vaccine to a million young people in response to an outbreak in Kent. The move aims to protect public health and prevent further cases.

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Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

2026-06-11 23:02 UTC