Kent Pharmacies See Meningitis Vaccine Demand Surge
Pharmacies across Kent are experiencing a significant increase in demand for meningitis vaccinations, with reports of a 40% rise in requests over the past month.
Pharmacies across Kent are experiencing a significant increase in demand for meningitis vaccinations, with reports of a 40% rise in requests over the past month.
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