Nearly seven out of ten adults are unaware there is no vaccine to protect against the most common form of meningitis, according to a new survey.

The results of the nationwide poll found 69 per cent of people do not realise there is no vaccine against Meningitis B - the strain which causes almost 90 per cent of all cases in the UK and can kill in under four hours.

The survey, commissioned by national charity Meningitis UK, also reveals that 38 per cent of parents mistakenly believe their children had been vaccinated against all forms of meningitis - despite their being no vaccine against Meningitis B.

In preparation for the number of meningitis cases which peak in February, the charity is offering people in Bradford free symptoms information packs, containing a check the symptoms' fridge magnet and a wallet-sized symptoms card.

To order a pack call 0117 373 73 73 or visit www.meningitisUK.org

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