'World-first' gonorrhoea vaccine programme approved for England, amid record number of cases

In view of the many tripper infections, England is launching an unusual vaccination campaign with an active substance that actually protects against meningitis. However, its effectiveness is rather low.

The vaccine, hailed as a "milestone for sexual health," comes amid a record number of reported cases of the bacterial infection. A gonorrhea vaccine will be administered in England as part of the first program of its kind in the world, officials have announced.

The cities of Chelsea, Revere, Malden and Everett have been identified by La Collaborativea as communities with the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the state. In response, La Collaborativea joined with NeighborHealth to offer its first reproductive health workshop, a community event aimed at informing, preventing and detecting sexually transmitted infections (STIs).Community workshop with free testingThe workshop will be…

The UK to rollout 'world-first' gonorrhoea vaccine to gay and bisexual men

The rollout of the vaccine comes amid a surge in cases of the STI, with 85,000 cases of gonorrhoea reported in 2023 The post The UK to rollout ‘world-first’ gonorrhoea vaccine to gay and bisexual men appeared first on Attitude.

England to launch world-first Gonorrhoea vaccination programme

Cases of gonorrhoea hit over 85,000 in 2023, the highest since records began in 1918, prompting concerns about strains that no longer respond to standard treatments.

The UK Health Service announced it to combat a sexually transmitted disease that is increasingly widespread in Europe