Alarm over meningitis vaccine plans

By Laura Marcus, Nursery World, 8 June 2006

Doctors have raised concerns over the cost and implementation of the new vaccine against pneumococcal disease, due to be introduced into the UK. In February, the Department of Health (DoH) said babies would receive a jab against pneumococcal disease, which can cause meningitis, pneumonia and septicaemia.

Doctors have raised concerns over the cost and implementation of the new vaccine against pneumococcal disease, due to be introduced into the UK. In February, the Department of Health (DoH) said babies would receive a jab against pneumococcal disease, which can cause meningitis, pneumonia and septicaemia. But doctors are concerned about funding for the...

Registered user content only - want to read on?

New users register here free for full access

Sign up free to Nursery World now.

1. Your details
 
2. Data Protection
3. Select bulletin

Log in

Forgotten your password?