"Her parents later found out she wasn't vaccinated against the strain she had - Meningitis B. Megan's father Lee says it is important for parents to be aware the meningitis vaccinations that their children have protect against all strains."
"Helen, Megan's mother, says she 'absolutely implores the government to reconsider this'."
Helen and Lee Draper's daughter Megan, a Bournemouth University student, died from meningitis in October 2025. Following her death, her parents discovered she had not been vaccinated against Meningitis B, the strain responsible for her illness. Lee Draper emphasizes the critical importance of parental awareness regarding meningitis vaccinations and their protective coverage against different strains. Helen Draper has made a direct appeal to the government to reconsider current meningitis vaccination policies. The family's experience highlights gaps in vaccination awareness and protection among university-age populations.
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