# UK experts recommend free MenB vaccine for teenagers aged 15 and over

UK health experts have advised that teenagers from age 15 should be offered the meningococcal B vaccine for free on the NHS. The recommendation aims to protect young people against meningitis B, a rare but serious bacterial infection that can cause lifelong disability or death. This could help prevent outbreaks and reduce the burden of disease in adolescents.

**Importance:** 3/5

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- [BBC Health](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74glj9zkzko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:42:35 GMT