Meningitis B Vaccination

Teenagers and new university students face a higher risk of contracting meningococcal B infection compared to older adults. While babies receive routine NHS vaccinations against meningococcal B, teenagers and university students currently do not qualify for free vaccination.

Importance of Vaccination

Vaccination protects against meningococcal B infection, which can be life-threatening. Increasing awareness due to media coverage of recent cases highlights the disease's potential severity.