UK Expands Vaccination Program Amid Rising Meningococcal Cases

The number of invasive meningococcal infections in the United Kingdom has increased to at least 27 cases, prompting authorities to expand the vaccination program. According to RTHK, the decision comes as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of the disease. In Hong Kong, the Chairman of the Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Lau Yu-lung, stated that the risk of transmission in the region remains low. However, he advised students planning to study in the UK to ensure they receive both types of vaccines as a preventive measure.