# What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?

- Published: 2026-06-12T10:40:50Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:45:21Z
- Section: Health
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rzg0vg947o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Health
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Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why. 

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