Tens of thousands of young people get vital protection from MenB in just a fortnight

The NHS launched its largest ever catch-up campaign against meningitis B on July 20. As part of this campaign, tens of thousands of young people received the first of two life-saving vaccine doses. Within the first two weeks of the programme's launch, 89,261 first doses of the vaccine were administered. This vaccine provides vital protection against the meningitis B virus. The campaign aims to protect young people from this serious disease. The success of the campaign in its initial two weeks indicates a high interest in vaccination.