Children's author Michael Rosen, whose son Eddie tragically died from meningitis in 1999, has urged the public to meticulously check for the infection's tell-tale rash, particularly in less obvious areas, following a recent outbreak in Kent.
The 79-year-old, renowned for works such as We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, spoke out as the number of cases being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in the region rose to 20.
