What happened: The UK has expanded its meningitis vaccination scheme, leading to long queues at centres such as the University of Kent, where some people were turned away on Thursday.
Why it matters:
- Increased demand may cause delays in accessing vaccines for some individuals.
- The expansion aims to protect more people from meningitis, particularly vulnerable groups.
MNN Take: The vaccination programme's growth reflects public health efforts to reduce meningitis cases, but supply and staffing challenges can affect service delivery.
Sources: BBC UK