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Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts

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Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
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UK health experts are recommending that all 15-year-olds receive a free meningitis B (MenB) vaccine to combat rising infection rates. The government must now decide whether to fund this program through the NHS following a recent outbreak in Kent.

Image source, Getty Images By Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Published 16 minutes ago All teenagers should be offered a free vaccine against meningitis B (MenB) at around the age of 15, UK experts are now recommending - a change to previous advice.

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