Infants now eligible for free meningococcal B vaccine in Tasmania
The Tasmanian government launched a $4 million program on July 1, offering free meningococcal B vaccinations for infants under two years old. Health Minister Bridget Archer stated the initiative removes financial barriers for families, highlighting the disease's preventability. Infants are at the highest risk for meningococcal B, as the strain continues to circulate widely.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 06:08 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 06:20 UTC
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