Summary
Helen and Lee Draper, parents of a teenager who died from meningitis in 2025, are asking the government for more support. Their daughter, Megan, was not vaccinated against the specific type of meningitis B strain that caused her death. The Drapers want parents to know about vaccination coverage and are urging the government to reconsider their vaccine policies.
Key Facts
- Megan Draper was a student at Bournemouth University.
- She died in October 2025 from meningitis.
- Megan was not vaccinated against the meningitis B strain.
- Her parents, Helen and Lee Draper, are advocating for increased government support regarding vaccinations.
- They emphasize the need for parents to understand which vaccinations protect against specific meningitis strains.
- Megan’s parents are urging the government to reconsider their vaccination policies.
