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Students urged to get second MenB jab before university starts

As thousands of young people begin to plan for life at university the NHS is encouraging them to make sure they are protected from Meningitis B. The infection can cause serious, life-threatening ...

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Parents urged to check children's vaccinations

Parents and carers across Essex are being urged to check whether their children are up to date with their vaccinations ahead of the new school year, as the NHS launches a series of summer catch-up cli...

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Young people can book lifesaving meningitis vaccine now

Thousands of students in the East of England are being urged by the NHS to book their potentially lifesaving meningitis B vaccine from this week before university term starts in September. Two doses ...