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Health · 16 August 2026
NHS bosses are pushing university starters to get their meningitis B vaccination now, especially after a deadly outbreak in Kent this year. The North East and North Cumbria ICB has given over 4,450 free vaccines through local pharmacies. You need two doses four weeks apart, so it's best to get your first dose soon for full protection.
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