Local campaigner Linda Wallace welcomes the recent Government announcement to increase the availability of meningitis vaccines for young people. 

Talking to Mike Waddington, Linda says more about the protection the vaccination offers and why young people heading off to university or college can be vulnerable.

She campaigns with Meningitis Now - which is 40 years old this year - after losing her son Adam to the disease.

It is rare but can be devastating she says but adds, "the protection works."

More about the vaccine here: Who is eligible for the new one-off MenB vaccine programme?  – UK Health Security Agency

and Meningitis Now | Meningitis charity | Research and awareness

Local campaigner Linda Wallace welcomes the recent Government announcement to increase the availability of meningitis vaccines for young people.&nbsp;
Talking to Mike Waddington, Linda says more about the protection the vaccination offers and why young people heading off to university or college can be vulnerable.
She campaigns with Meningitis Now - which is 40 years old this year - after losing her son Adam to the disease.
It is rare but can be devastating she says but adds, "the protection works."
More about the vaccine here:&nbsp;<a href="https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/06/12/who-is-eligible-for-the-new-one-off-menb-vaccine-programme/">Who is eligible for the new one-off&nbsp;MenB&nbsp;vaccine programme?&nbsp; &ndash; UK Health Security Agency</a>
and <a href="https://www.meningitisnow.org/">Meningitis Now | Meningitis charity | Research and awareness</a>

Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.

We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.

This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.

Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.

You make it shine.

Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK