“The apparent contradiction stems from different reference groups. The MenB (meningococcal group B) vaccine has been offered free on the NHS to infants since September 2015, but it is not routinely provided to older children, adolescents or adults unless they fall into specific high-risk categories. Therefore: • Statement that the vaccine is “not currently available on the NHS” is inaccurate if interpreted in an absolute sense; it remains available for babies and certain risk groups. • Statement that today’s teenagers and university students were likely not immunised and would need to seek private vaccination is correct. Reconciling this nuance eliminates the structural friction; both pillars are describing different cohorts. Overall public-health messaging is largely aligned once cohort eligibility is clarified. Risk posture: Moderate. The information environment is mostly accurate but vulnerable to misinterpretation about NHS availability, which could deter at-risk young adults from seeking vaccination.”