Despite the severe health risks of the highly contagious disease, health officials say the public health threat isn’t high enough to justify the new MenB vaccine’s widespread use.
Why Isn't New Meningitis Vaccine Universally Recommended?
By Tracy Seipel and Emily BensonStaff wri, San Jose Mercury News: Local
Fri, 02/05/2016 - 8:54pm
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