Written questions

Meningitis: Vaccination

2026-06-28 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL1428 · Official question

Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to maximise the uptake of Meningitis B vaccinations among university students living in rural areas ahead of the start of the academic year.

Answer

Getting two doses of the meningitis B vaccine before the autumn term is one of the most important things young people can do to protect themselves from meningitis B disease.The UK Health Security Agency has produced a wide range of materials to inform you...