Teenagers Should Get Meningitis B Jab on NHS from Age 15, Health Experts Say The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation's recommendation to offer meningitis B vaccinations to all teenagers at around age 15 is long overdue.
The justification for this move lies in the disturbing reality of the disease's impact on young people. This year's outbreak in Kent was one of the deadliest, with two teenagers losing their lives.
However, it was not an isolated incident; smaller clusters have occurred across the UK since then. These outbreaks are a stark reminder that meningitis B remains a significant public health concern.