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UK offers meningitis jab to young people after outbreak

The UK government has responded to calls to broaden vaccinations for meningitis B, offering the jab to "thousands" of young people this summer.

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Meningitis outbreak in UK prompts call to widen vaccination

A UK patient group is calling for changes to the decade-old meningitis vaccination programme, after an outbreak in Kent killed two young people.

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GSK gets ready for its next big vaccine launch

GSK joins arch-rival Pfizer in the market for five-in-one meningococcal vaccines with FDA approval for Penmenvy, a top launch prospect for 2025.

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GSK trails after Pfizer in 5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine race

The FDA has started a review of GSK’s five-in-one meningococcal vaccine, cueing up a decision in mid-February next year, as it tries to chase down a rival candidate from P

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GSK chases down Pfizer in 5-in-1 meningitis jab contest

Armed with new data, GSK is preparing to file for approval of its new-generation meningitis vaccine, as it tries to maintain its leadership in the category against a chall

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