Rejected petition UK Government to provide free MenB vaccinations to all individuals aged 15–24.

We call on the UK Government to provide free MenB (Meningococcal B) vaccinations to all individuals aged 15–24. We urge the Government to act quickly to extend eligibility, fund emergency vaccination programmes where needed, and increase awareness of symptoms and prevention.

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We call on the UK Government to provide free MenB (Meningococcal B) vaccinations to all individuals aged 15–24. Expanding access to the MenB vaccine would help prevent further illness and protect public health.
We urge the Government to act quickly to extend eligibility, fund emergency vaccination programmes where needed, and increase awareness of symptoms and prevention.
We extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the students affected.

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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Offer MenB vaccine to under 22s born before 2015" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764623

Or you may be interested in this petition: "Make meningitis vaccination available for free to all" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764682

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Date submitted 17 March 2026
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