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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

Meningitis B: Teenagers warned to get jab after deadly university outbreaks

Hundreds of thousands of students across England preparing for university this autumn are now eligible to book vital meningitis B vaccine appointments at pharmacies.

The one-off vaccination programme targets Year 13 pupils aged 17 and 18, requiring two doses administered at least 28 days apart.

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