But, last week, one of the most credible global sources on the health of democratic nations declared that America is no longer rated as one of them. The Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute in Gothenburg University in Sweden delivered this alarming conclusion in its annual report. And yet, a catch-up campaign utilising the meningitis B vaccine is not planned for Ireland. Here in Ireland, the meningitis B vaccine has only been offered for babies and young children since 2016. On this basis alone, the authorities here should seriously consider their position on meningitis B vaccinations.

Source: Irish Examiner March 23, 2026 01:06 UTC