U.K.’s deadly meningitis outbreak shows importance of vaccination

Infectious disease experts consistently emphasize the critical role of meningococcal meningitis vaccines, especially during outbreaks such as the recent deadly one observed in the United Kingdom. These vaccinations can be lifesaving in preventing the spread and severity of the disease. This imperative for widespread vaccination, however, stands in stark contrast to reported efforts by U.S. regulators, who have reportedly sought to scale back existing recommendations for childhood vaccination against meningococcal meningitis.