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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Thomas

World-first gonorrhoea vaccine offered on NHS to combat rise in super strain STI

A new vaccine for gonorrhoea is to be rolled out by the NHS in England to tackle a rise in antibiotic-resistant “super” strains.

The jabs will be available for gay and bisexual men, who are most at risk of becoming infected, while other high-risk people, such as sex workers can request it.

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