Who can access the new world-first STI vaccine

• A new vaccine for gonorrhoea will be rolled out by the NHS in England in a world first.
• The vaccine will initially be available to gay and bisexual men, who are at the highest risk of infection.
• Other high-risk individuals, such as sex workers, will also be able to request the vaccine.
• This comes amidst a record rise in gonorrhoea cases in the UK, particularly antibiotic-resistant strains, and a general increase in STIs.
• The vaccine, already used for meningococcal B disease, is expected to offer up to 40 per cent protection against gonorrhoea.

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NHS offers world-first vaccine to combat rise in gonorrhoea