Why are students encouraged to get the Men ACWY vaccine?
Public Health England are urging students to get a vaccine against meningitis as the number of cases of meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) caused by the Men W disease are increasing, due to a particularly aggressive strain of the bug. New students are considered to be at risk as they often mix with large numbers of unfamiliar people, some of whom will be carrying the bug.
You are strongly encouraged to speak to your GP (doctor) about having the Men ACWY vaccine before the start of term.