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Our daughter died of Meningitis B - we fear more outbreaks without wider vaccine rollout
- The Kent outbreak prompted a JCVI review of meningitis vaccine eligibility for teenagers and young adults.
- Meg Draper, 18, died from meningitis B while studying at the University of Bournemouth in October 2025.
- UKHSA said neither the MenB vaccine for infants nor the MenACWY vaccine for teenagers protects against all strains.
- Meg’s family and others worry about misinformation and guidance on MenB vaccination for students.
- Public health officials confirmed ongoing reviews of vaccine programs as new evidence emerges.
- Universities and NHS centres attempted on-campus vaccination efforts focused on MenACWY rather than MenB.
- Meg’s parents described the medical response as confusing and frustrating at times.
- UKHSA advised parents to seek help promptly if meningitis symptoms appear, even with vaccination.
- Welsh and UK health authorities are considering extending MenB access to older teens.
- The University of Bournemouth stressed it could not provide MenB vaccine on campus but noted MenACWY availability elsewhere.
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