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Prevention and control measures for meningococcal disease

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Vaccines are available against serogroups A, B, C, Y and W. Most instances of the disease in Europe are caused by serogroups B and C.

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Public health guidance on management of sporadic cases of invasive meningococcal disease and their contacts

Public health guidance - 29 Oct 2010

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Let’s talk about protection: enhancing childhood vaccination uptake

Public health guidance - 25 Apr 2016

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Let’s talk about hesitancy: enhancing confidence in vaccination and uptake

Technical guidance - 25 Apr 2016

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Communication toolkit on immunisation: How to increase immunisation uptake

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Communication on immunisation – building trust

Technical guidance - 25 Apr 2012
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