Meningitis B cases confirmed in Weymouth as health officials launch vaccination response

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Health authorities have confirmed three young people in Weymouth, Dorset, have contracted meningitis B in recent weeks.The UK Health Security Agency announced that two of those affected attend Budmouth Academy, whilst the third is a pupil at Wey Valley Academy in the same town.Cases were identified between 20 March and 15 April, according to the UKHSA.Fortunately, all three youngsters have received medical care and are making good recoveries.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The confirmation of multiple cases within the local school population has prompted health officials to take swift precautionary action across the wider area.In response to concerns that the bacterial strain may be spreading more broadly among the town's youth, the UKHSA has launched a significant preventative programme.Secondary school pupils across a wide geographical area will now be offered protective measures.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSNHS warned crucial pills could be first at risk as some medicines 'now in very low...

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