Research and analysis

Meningococcal disease: impact of vaping on transmission

Evidence of the impact of the use of vapes or shisha pipes on transmission of meningococcal infection.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 25 August 2026

Documents

The impact of vaping on transmission of meningococcal infection: a systematic evidence summary

Ref: GOV-21402

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Details

This systematic evidence summary (search up to 22 April 2026) identified and summarised evidence on the impact of the use of vapes or shisha pipes (also known as water or hookah pipes) on transmission of meningococcal infection.

Three studies were included.

Published 25 August 2026