Student’s Warning: Get Vaccinated Before Uni | Sheffield News

A student who nearly died from meningitis B is warning university-bound teens: don’t wait until you’re sick—get the free vaccine now. Leo Strider, 24, thought his symptoms were just a hangover until he slipped into a coma, lost feeling on one side of his body, and barely survived. His story follows a deadly Kent outbreak and comes as pharmacies across England offer the MenB jab to sixth formers before uni. With meningitis striking fast and often fatally, especially in dorms, experts urge vaccination before autumn. Dr. Tom Nutt of Meningitis Now calls it “truly awful”—and says young adults are second only to infants in risk. Vaccines are available, but only if you show up. 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/49f51b96d756c9d0