This one is wild. 💉
Doctors in Australia gave teenagers a vaccine for meningitis — a dangerous brain infection. Then they found a surprise. The same teens were also getting less gonorrhoea (a common sex infection).
One jab. Two wins. Let’s go.
What happened? ⏱️
- In one part of Australia, all teens aged 14–19 were offered 2 doses of the meningitis B vaccine (called Bexsero).
- Scientists checked the health records of 30,650 teens. That’s a lot of teens.
- The result: teens who got the jab had 38% less gonorrhoea. 🔥
How is that possible? 🧬
The two germs are cousins. They come from the same germ family, so they look alike. The vaccine teaches your body to fight one — and your body kind of recognises the other one too. Free bonus.
But wait 👀
We won’t oversell it:
- The study shows a link. It is not 100% proof.
- Another big study in adults found no protection. So scientists are still arguing about this one.
- 38% is not full protection. You can still catch it.
What it means for you 💯
- There is still no gonorrhoea vaccine. This jab is a nice bonus — not a free pass.
- Condoms and regular STI tests are still the real MVPs. 🏆
- Gonorrhoea is spreading more and more, and it’s getting harder to cure. Every bit of protection helps.
- Want the meningitis B jab? Come talk to us. We’ll tell you if it’s a good idea for you.