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GPs and MPs call for boost to meningococcal B vaccination

GPs and MPs call for boost to meningococcal B vaccination

A group of independent NSW MPs has called on the State Government to do more to protect families from meningococcal B.


Welcome uptake in free NT meningococcal B vaccine

Welcome uptake in free NT meningococcal B vaccine

Almost 1300 patients have received a free vaccination since the program kicked off just weeks ago, with infants the greatest beneficiaries.


Devastated mother calls for free meningococcal B vaccine rollout

Devastated mother calls for free meningococcal B vaccine rollout

After Stacey Chater’s son died suddenly from the disease, she has been advocating for greater vaccine access – a call backed by the RACGP.


GPs warned of meningococcal B ‘major outbreak’

GPs warned of meningococcal B ‘major outbreak’

GPs are urged to encourage their patients to get vaccinated against the deadly disease, as case numbers continue to rise in Queensland.


Free meningococcal B vaccine program expanded in Queensland

Free meningococcal B vaccine program expanded in Queensland

The State Government will follow the lead of South Australia in offering free vaccination to infants and adolescents from next year.


Should meningococcal B vaccine be added to the NIP?

Should meningococcal B vaccine be added to the NIP?

Immunisation against the deadly disease is available, but for most people it comes with a hefty price tag, putting it out of reach.


Mother’s meningococcal grief a powerful reminder for the importance of routine immunisations

Mother’s meningococcal grief a powerful reminder for the importance of routine immunisations

Kirsty McGinty is sharing her daughter’s story to encourage people to stay on top of routine immunisations, with COVID-19 resulting in many being delayed or missed.


Free access to meningococcal B vaccination for high risk patients

Free access to meningococcal B vaccination for high risk patients

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants and people at risk of invasive meningococcal disease will be eligible under the NIP.


South Australia broadens meningococcal B vaccination scheme

South Australia broadens meningococcal B vaccination scheme

Australia’s only meningococcal B immunisation program has been expanded, giving South Australians aged 15–21 access to the free vaccines.


SA meningococcal B vaccination program to combat prevalence in the state

SA meningococcal B vaccination program to combat prevalence in the state

The South Australian Government has committed $31 million to protect babies and young children from the potentially deadly disease – which is more prevalent in SA than any other state.


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