Man whose son died from meningitis urges people to take up vaccine offer

A man whose son died after contracting meningitis B is urging anyone eligible to take up the offer of a vaccine.It was announced this week that students going across to UK universities this autumn will be eligible for a new immunisation programme starting next month.It reflects the UK's scheme which follows a severe outbreak in Kent.Brett Martin's son Lucas died in 2023 when he was just 21.He's been giving his reaction to this week's announcement to Christy DeHaven.

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