A new programme to vaccinate babies against meningitis could prevent up to 4,000 cases in a decade, according to experts.From today, the meningitis B jab is offered on the NHS for infants aged two months, followed by a second dose at four months and a booster at 12 months.A temporary catch-up programme for babies who are due their three and four-month vaccinations will be available throughout September.The scheme is the first national and publicly-funded programme against meningitis in the...
