Nurses have welcomed the launch of a targeted vaccination programme against gonorrhoea, which began its rollout this week. The vaccination rollout comes as diagnoses of gonorrhoea have reached their highest levels since records began. Loading…She said: “As nurses working within sexual health services, we see first-hand the increasing burden of gonorrhoea infections, which continue to rise at record rates. Ms Crossman highlighted vaccination as a vital means to protect individuals and their sexual partners from gonorrhoea. She added: “As nurses on the frontline of sexual health provision, we must advocate for prioritising prevention initiatives such as this, ensuring equitable access across all communities.