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Parental anxiety over coronavirus could put babies at risk of meningitis
Research published by GSK has suggested that thousands of babies and young children could be missing lifesaving vaccines during the coronavirus pandemic -
Concern grows over people delaying life-saving vaccinations
We at Meningitis Now are concerned that during the coronavirus outbreak, people may not be taking appointments to receive routine vaccinations. -
Changes to the pneumococcal vaccine
Babies who have been born since 1 January this year will receive two doses of the pneumococcal vaccination instead of three after changes announced last year by the government came into effect. -
Parents urged to trust their instincts to prevent meningitis deaths
Georgie Hall, who lost her son Ollie in 2017, is urging parents to trust their instincts and for medical professionals to listen to their concerns after an inquest ruled that Ollie's death could have been avoided -
Dr Ali explains the importance of getting vaccinated against meningitis
Influencer Dr Ali, who shares videos with his thousands of medical student followers, has brought his knowledge and quirky style to help us share the message -
Meningitis death of student at Bath Spa University
Meningitis Now are saddened to learn of the death of a student from MenB, and are working hard to support those affected -
Is the uptake of meningitis vaccines on the decline?
Does a recent report from The National Audit Office suggest that the uptake of meningitis vaccines is on the decline? -
Brexit and meningitis vaccines – be reassured
How will Brexit affect the supply and availability of meningitis vaccines? -
A welcome for PM’s words on meningitis vaccinations
Meningitis Now welcome the Prime Minister’s efforts to boost the number of children being MMR vaccinated against life-threatening diseases. -
Keep young people safe
Meningitis Now supporter Nick, who suffered from bacterial meningitis, is backing our plea to young people to ensure they're vaccinated against MenACWY -
Pneumococcal schedule change
We have today learned that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has decided to implement recommended changes its pneumococcal vaccination schedule for babies -
Vaccine against Group B strep
A recent study we’ve supported into the attitudes of pregnant women and healthcare professionals in the UK towards antenatal vaccination against Group B streptococcus has been published in a Scandinavian journal -
Breaking meningitis menb vaccine news
Meningitis Now welcomes Health and Petitions committees' intervention in meningitis vaccine cost-effectiveness report delay -
A big anniversary thank you
We’ve produced a short film to mark the two-year anniversary of the introduction of the Men B vaccine to the childhood immunisation programme, and to say thank you to all our supporters who played their part in reaching this stage -
The Journey of a New Vaccine
Vaccines are the only way to prevent meningitis. With the introduction of meningitis vaccines such as MenB, MenC, MenACWY, Hib and Pneumococcal many thousands of cases have been prevented -
Parents issue meningitis vaccine appeal
A group of parents who lost their teenage children to meningitis are joining forces to encourage other parents to get their children vaccinated -
University of Surrey
Public Health England (PHE) is working closely with Surrey County Council and NHS partners following three confirmed cases of meningitis among students at the University of Surrey. -
Boots reintroduce MenB vaccine
Boots have reintroduced a limited supply of the life-saving MenB vaccine for 2 to 21 year olds. The vaccine is only available through the NHS immunisation programme for babies born after 1 May 2015. -
The Government responds
Today the government has issued a response to the petition for the Men B vaccine to be extended to all children -
Ensure teenagers are vaccinated
Grief-stricken mother, Michaela Bartolini, 41, is supporting Meningitis Now, by urging parents to ensure teenagers get vaccinated against the disease before heading off to university this autumn.