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Can a newborn baby have meningitis? - Dr Paul Heath answers Dr Paul Heath
Why are babies more susceptible to meningitis and septicaemia? - Professor Nigel Klein answers Professor Nigel Klein
Why are MRF continuing to fund MenB vaccine research? - Professor Christoph Tang answers Professor Chris Tang
Do we need an extra dose of a meningococcal vaccine in adolescence in the UK? - Professor Andrew Pollard and Dr Matthew Snape answer Dr Matthew Snape Professor Andrew Pollard
What are the behavioural, emotional and cognitive impacts of meningitis and septicaemia on children? - Professor Elena Garralda and Dr Lorraine Als answer  Professor Elena Garralda  Dr Lorraine Als
 

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