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How fast does MenB kill?

Meningitis B can progress extremely rapidly, sometimes causing death within hours of symptoms appearing. This rapid onset is why the UKHSA is so concerned about low vaccination rates among 18 and 19-year-olds, especially with three deaths already reported this year and first-year students facing higher risks.

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UKHSA urges 580,000 young people to get their free MenB vaccine before 31 December

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