article_snippet: A major immunisation programme aims to protect teenagers against a potentially lethal new strain of meningitis after a steep rise in cases.
article_snippet: There is proposed to immunise teenagers aged 14 to 18 in an attempt to halt the disease’s spread.
article_snippet: We have therefore advised the Department of Health to implement a vaccination programme for teenagers as soon as possible which we believe will have a substantial impact on the disease’s spread and protect the public’s health.
article_snippet: Chris Head, of the Meningitis Research Foundation, said: ‘Chris Head, of the Meningitis Research Foundation applaud the quick action by Government to protect 14 to 18-year-olds using the MenACWY vaccine.