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UK Sees Surge in Meningococcal Cases, Urges Vaccination

10/31/2025

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In 2024/25, there were 378 invasive meningococcal disease cases in the UK, up from 340 the previous year.
The MenB strain caused 90% of IMD cases in babies and all cases in 15- to 19-year-olds.
Vaccination rates have declined to 91.4% for one-year-olds and 72.1% for 13–14-year-olds.
Public health leaders urge continued MenB and MenACWY vaccination, especially for teens heading to university.

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Story summary

In 2024/25, there were 378 invasive meningococcal disease cases in the UK, up from 340 the previous year.
The MenB strain caused 90% of IMD cases in babies and all cases in 15- to 19-year-olds.
Vaccination rates have declined to 91.4% for one-year-olds and 72.1% for 13–14-year-olds.
Public health leaders urge continued MenB and MenACWY vaccination, especially for teens heading to university.