Babies Dying Due To Meningitis Vaccination Delay

The video discusses the tragic story of Kellin's brother, Kaden, who died from meningitis B. It highlights the delay in the NHS rollout of a vaccine approved by the EU in 2013, which could have saved lives. The government cites cost-effectiveness as a reason for the delay, while campaigners argue that children's lives are at risk. The video also covers personal actions taken by parents to protect their children through vaccination.

What was the main reason for the delay in the meningitis B vaccine rollout?

• Lack of awareness

• Cost negotiations

• Insufficient research

• Public opposition

How many children in the UK were reported to have died from meningitis B in the two years following the vaccine's EU approval?

• 48

• 12

• 24

• 36

What is the primary concern of the campaigners regarding the meningitis B vaccine?

• The vaccine's side effects

• The delay in making it available

• The lack of public interest

• The complexity of the vaccination process

What action did Caroline take to protect her child from meningitis B?

• She wrote to the government

• She paid for the vaccine privately

• She joined a protest

• She started a petition

What is the potential impact of the meningitis B vaccine according to the campaigners?

• It will increase healthcare costs

• It will eradicate a significant portion of bacterial meningitis

• It will have minimal effect

• It will cause more side effects