Teenagers should get meningitis B jab on the NHS from age 15, health experts say
The first cohort this recommendation applies to will turn 15 in 2030
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The first cohort this recommendation applies to will turn 15 in 2030. There have been a series of outbreaks of meningitis this year, the most serious in Kent, which left two teenagers dead. The committee is recommending a booster jab around age 15 for those who had a menB jab as a baby (those born on or after May 1 2015).
Furthermore, Two doses, at least 28 days apart, are needed for full protection. Children who missed the jab as a baby will be offered two doses. '(The Department of Health) will now consider this with a decision to be made in due course.' Data suggests the menB vaccine is highly effective, providing strong protection for at least five years after vaccination.
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The first cohort this recommendation applies to will turn 15 in 2030.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThere have been a series of outbreaks of meningitis this year, the most serious in Kent, which left two teenagers dead.
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The committee is recommending a booster jab around age 15 for those who had a menB jab as a baby (those born on or after May 1 2015).
according to The IndependentTwo doses, at least 28 days apart, are needed for full protection.
according to Daily MailChildren who missed the jab as a baby will be offered two doses.
according to The Independent'(The Department of Health) will now consider this with a decision to be made in due course.' Data suggests the menB vaccine is highly effective, providing strong protection for at least five years after vaccination.
according to Daily Mail
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