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Meningitis B Vaccination Urged Following Student's Death in Pontypool
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Meningitis B Vaccination Urged Following Student's Death in Pontypool

The death of 18-year-old Meg Draper from meningitis B has sparked calls for the NHS to offer the MenB vaccine to young adults, as it is currently only available to young children, despite the bacteria's risk to teenagers and young adults. Her parents, unaware of the vaccine's availability for their age group, advocate for increased awareness and access to prevent similar tragedies.