Island meningitis risk is low, says health minister

The health minister says the overall risk of meningitis on the Island is low, and there's no need to change the current vaccination programme.

Claire Christian was responding to a Tynwald question for written response from Rushen MHK Juan Watterson, who wanted to know under what circumstances the jabs are offered.

She says there are two different types of vaccine offered to babies and teenagers, and while not routinely given to older children or adults - they can be on a case by case basis.

It comes after a high profile outbreak of the disease in Kent last month - Ms Christian added it looks like this has been contained, with no increased risk across the UK.