Meningitis: Why 100,000 young people in the Rennes region will be affected by a vaccination campaign

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In France, an upsurge in meningococcal invasive infections (IMI), including serogroup B-related infections, was observed during the 2024-2025 season, especially near Rennes.

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The Regional Health Agency (ARS) of Brittany informed Friday 28 February of a "large scale" vaccination campaign, which will target 100,000 young people aged 15 to 24 in the territory of Rennes metropolis, after several cases of meningitis.

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A resurgence of meningococcal B infections was observed in France, with a peak in January, according to the regional health agency of Brittany.

France Info

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The ARS refers to "a large-scale vaccination campaign", which targets every 15-24 years in Rennes, representing 100,000 young people to be vaccinated, after next week.

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Between July 2024 and January 31, 2025, meningitis caused the death of 50 people throughout the Hexagon, 13 of whom in January alone. Several cases of meningitis were recorded in the metropolis of...

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This Monday, March 3rd, a massive and unprecedented vaccination campaign aimed at the 15-24 years after the discovery of three new meningococcal meningitis cases in Rennes.