Jul 16, 2026
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization (JCVI) has recommended that the UK government introduce a routine Meningitis B vaccination program for adolescents at around age 15, following recent fatal outbreaks including one in Kent. The vaccine is currently only routinely given to babies.
India has approved new tuberculosis vaccines for adolescents, backed by a large, independent Phase III clinical trial led and funded by public science institutions. The vaccines represent a significant breakthrough in TB prevention, though officials note they are not a complete solution.
New research shows adolescents consuming more ultra-processed foods have significantly higher odds of obesity, while separate studies link UPF consumption to higher muscle fat content in adults at risk for knee osteoarthritis and worse overall muscle health.