Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

Brayden's family is still fighting for change as another state pledges to fund vaccine

Brayden Chater's mother, Stacey, speaks about her ongoing fight for funding after Victoria commits to funding the meningococcal B vaccine for teens.

Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

A fourth Australian jurisdiction will provide free jabs to some teens for a rare but life-threatening disease as the push for national coverage marches on.

Mum whose son died of meningococcal B welcomes free vaccines in Victoria

The government will fund a $9 million program to vaccinate students against meningococcal B from January 1 next year.

Victoria to offer free meningococcal B vaccines to Year 10 students - The Indian Sun

Victorian teenagers will soon have access to free meningococcal B vaccinations under a new state-funded program aimed at improving protection against the rare but potentially deadly disease. The Victorian Government has announced the vaccine will be made available to Year 10 students from 1 January 2027 through school immunisation programs and participating healthcare providers. Health Minister Harriet Shing said the government will invest more …

Free meningococcal B vaccines for students

Victorian teenagers, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, will soon be able to receive free meningococcal B vaccines. Health Minister Harriet Shing announced the free vaccines for the life-threatening disease will be made available to year 10 students from 1 January 2027. The state… Read more The post Free meningococcal B vaccines for students appeared first on Star Weekly.