Should a vaccination programme be roll out nationwide for Meningitis B for teens/young adults

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SSAW2026 · 21/03/2026 09:25

Watching the recent outbreak in Kent.

The rapid decline of young people with Meningitis B and the sad death of 2 in such a quick time after symptoms onset, makes ne wonder if a full vaccination programme is needed nationwide.

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Worriedmrs · 21/03/2026 09:46

I think they should but I doubt they have the resources to implement right now. Any announcement at this moment would cause panic and the situation seems to be under control with all the cases still traceable and linked to original cluster.

ScarlettSarah · 21/03/2026 09:38

AStonedRose · 21/03/2026 09:37

Don't be silly. they're not even giving antibiotics to all teenagers in Canterbury. A nationwide vaccination programme would cost billions.

So? They do plenty of meningitis vaccination programmes for other age groups, and there's a teen men ACWY jab. Are those also a waste of money then?

I agree with you, OP.

AStonedRose · 21/03/2026 09:37

Don't be silly. they're not even giving antibiotics to all teenagers in Canterbury. A nationwide vaccination programme would cost billions.

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SSAW2026 · 21/03/2026 09:35

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself/

Currently giving vaccinations to people in contact with cases etc.

Who is eligible for the MenB vaccine and do I need it myself? – UK Health Security Agency

Following the recent meningitis outbreak in Kent, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with NHS England and the government are coordinating a targeted vaccination programme against Meningitis B (MenB). Here is what you need to know about who is elig...

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself

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