Gerard Rushton
Campaigner and head of the Meningitis Foundation advocating for wider funded meningococcal vaccination after the loss of his daughter; speaks about vaccination policy, outcomes, and awareness.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 7min
Calls for wider access to free meningitis vaccine for teens
Gerard Rushton, campaigner and head of the Meningitis Foundation who lost his daughter to meningitis, calls for wider funded meningococcal vaccination for students. He outlines current funding gaps and pushes for a Year 11 school-based program. He discusses why halls-only eligibility is unfair, highlights higher risks for Māori and Pasifika, and stresses how fast meningitis can strike.
