Amputee calls for meningitis B vaccine subsidies in Jersey

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An amputee is calling for subsidies for the meningitis B vaccine in Jersey after contracting the disease. Lily McGarry, 24, lost all her limbs to meningitis B and believes the £200 cost for two adult doses is a barrier. Currently, Jersey offers free meningitis ACWY vaccines to young people but not meningitis B, which is available privately.


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