What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
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'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
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'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
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Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
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Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
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