Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs routinely for secondary school-aged people to better protect them.
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Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs routinely for secondary school-aged people to better protect them.
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