Expand Vaccine Access to Save Young Lives | Auckland News

A preventable tragedy has reignited the push to expand free meningococcal B vaccine access, especially for young people at risk in social settings. Advocates like Gerard Rushton argue current eligibility—focused on babies, kids, and dorm residents—is too narrow, leaving Māori and Pasifika youth vulnerable. With a recent death in Waikato underscoring the danger, campaigners urge broader coverage, including those with Community Services Cards. While Australia’s states already offer this protection to teens, New Zealand lags behind. This is about saving lives before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/def3390c559bee6f