00:01Around 1 million year 13 pupils and under 25s in England will be offered a meningitis B vaccine
00:07ahead of university and college entry this autumn. The one-off program gives two doses starting in
00:13July and August, with full protection requiring both injections at least 28 days apart. It follows
00:19recent meningitis outbreaks, including a major Kent cluster that left two teenagers dead and
00:25raised concerns nationally. Young people will be contacted via NHS app, text or letter or can book
00:32pharmacy appointments for vaccination. Health officials say the aim is to reduce serious
00:37illness and to protect students as they begin higher education this autumn.
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