Research conducted by the Oxford Vaccine Group has found that three out of four children are not protected from the disease despite there being a government-endorsed vaccination, which is offered as part of the Childhood Immunisation programme.
National charity the Meningitis Trust has expressed serious concern at the findings and is campaigning to keep the disease at the top of the health agenda while also raising public awareness about the seriousness of meningitis.
Meningitis Trust chief executive Sue Davie said: "Vaccination is the only way to prevent meningitis and save lives. We support the use of safe and effective vaccines and encourage people to receive the vaccines that are currently available.
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