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Are you starting uni? What you need to know about the meningitis B vaccine in Scotland

Are you starting uni? What you need to know about the meningitis B vaccine in Scotland
BBC Scotland Monday 13 July 2026, 13:20 UTC 1 min read
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The vaccine will be offered to older teenagers and new college and university students who are at higher risk of exposure.

The vaccine will be offered to older teenagers and new college and university students who are at higher risk of exposure.
Scotland (LOCATION)
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