# UK advisers recommend meningitis B vaccine for teenagers on NHS

UK government advisers have recommended offering the meningitis B vaccine to teenagers through the NHS. The proposal aims to prevent a rare but potentially deadly infection. If adopted, it would expand routine vaccination coverage and protect a new age group.

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## Sources

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/16/offer-teenagers-a-meningitis-b-vaccine-on-nhs-advisers-tell-uk-government) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:47:17 GMT