What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?

BBC Health Friday 12 June 2026, 10:40 UTC 1 min read

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Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine.

Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.

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