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PL CMO (1999)2: Introduction of immunisation against Group C meningococcal infections

  • Document type:
    Professional Letter - Chief Medical Officer
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    20 July 1999
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    1999
  • Series number:
    PL CMO (1999)2; equivalent to
  • Pages:
    6
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

A new vaccine will be implemented later this year. Group C meningococcal disease is responsible for 40% of cases of meningococcal disease in this country and is one of the foremost causes of death in children and young people. Equivalent to PL CNO (99)4; PL CPHO (99)1.

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