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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Nine meningitis B cases confirmed in Ireland; HSE says 'no evidence of increase or link' to Kent outbreak

Ireland has no catch-up MenB vaccination program for older children and teens; the vaccine is only available privately for approximately €300, while routine vaccination covers infants born from October 2016 onwards.
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

The Dangerous Outbreaks That Could Rise on College Campuses

Soon, though, Florida's policy may change. Earlier this month, the state's surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, announced his intention to end all vaccine mandates: "Every last one of them is wrong," he said. Some vaccine rules-including the one applying to the meningococcal vaccine -are written into the state's laws, but Ladapo has said his office will partner with Governor Ron DeSantis's to push for necessary changes.
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