The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
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The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year. Around a million Year 13 pupils and those under 25 starting university this autumn will be offered the meningitis B (menB) vaccine.
BBC News reported the story as "Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people after outbreaks." The Independent reported the story as "One million young people to be offered meningitis B vaccine on NHS after deadly outbreaks." Sky News reported the story as "Meningitis B jab to be offered to one million young people."
3 sources have covered this story, including BBC News, The Independent and Sky News. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 18 hours ago.
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[01] VerifiedCore event reported by 3 independent outlets across the spectrum.
[02] DisputedKey facts present in mainstream desks; corroboration thin from wires.
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