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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton and Neve Dawson

Meningitis B: The symptoms students should know amid freshers’ week

New figures have revealed the ongoing risk of meningitis B to students, with experts urging young people to be vaccinated ahead of freshers’ week.

According to data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), meningitis B (MenB) caused 97 per cent of invasive meningococcal disease cases in 15- to 24-year-olds in England during 2025-2026.

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