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Why are students at higher risk?
First-year students are at higher risk of meningitis B due to living in close proximity in halls of residence, which facilitates the spread of bacteria. This increased risk, about 7 times higher, is a key reason why UKHSA is urging 18 and 19-year-olds to get their free jab by 31 December.
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