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Meningitis vaccine could save lives, experts say
2015-06-24 23:50:04| Footwear - Topix.net
A federal advisory committee has endorsed the meningitis B vaccine for teens and young adults, after several deadly outbreaks on college campuses. But the panel stopped short of recommending the shot for everyone.
CU-Boulder student leaders urge use of new meningitis vaccines
2015-06-04 01:26:32| Biotech - Topix.net
University of Colorado student leaders are urging a federal immunization committee to recommend widespread use of newly approved meningitis vaccines. The CU Student Government is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday calling on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to vote at its June meeting to recommend the use of meningitis B vaccines for incoming college students.
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East Lancashire families welcome meningitis B vaccine life-saver
2015-03-31 17:31:53| Biotech - Topix.net
THE nationwide roll-out of a meningitis B vaccine has been welcomed by families in East Lancashire affected by the disease. Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced all babies in the UK will soon have the potentially life-saving vaccine against meningitis B under a landmark deal.
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Meningitis vaccine programme for UK
2015-03-29 06:13:52| Biotech - Topix.net
All babies in the UK will soon have a potentially life-saving vaccine against meningitis B under a landmark deal, the Health Secretary has announced. Jeremy Hunt said Britain would become the first country in the world with a nationwide meningitis B vaccination programme after the Government reached a deal with drug maker GlaxoSmithKline.
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Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Meningitis Immunization Bill
2015-02-04 22:01:46| Biotech - Topix.net
The measure advanced Wednesday on a 28-3 vote, despite arguments from some senators that parents should be able to decide for their children. The measure was endorsed by public health groups and Nebraskans who were scarred by the disease.
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