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Scientists reveal findings on meningitis B outbreak that killed two teenagers in Kent

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The Independent UK · Sep 22

Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so deadly – and warn it could happen again

The March 2026 outbreak was liked to a nightclub in Canterbury with 21 people diagnosed with invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in one week

The Independent UK · Sep 21

10-Year-Old Boy Dies Three Days After Headache as Pathology Reveals Bacterial Meningitis

A 10-year-old boy died three days after developing a headache, with pathology later revealing bacterial meningitis, influenza A and strep

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

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A Rare Brain Disease That Never Had a Treatment Now Has One After First Federal Approval

The FDA approved Zanvastro, the first treatment for Alexander disease, a rare neurological disorder affecting fewer than one in a million people.

Medical Daily · Sep 7

First Treatment Ever Approved for Alexander Disease Targets the Protein Buildup Behind the Rare Brain Disorder

FDA approved Zanvastro for Alexander disease, the first therapy for a rare fatal brain disorder that has only ever had supportive care.

Medical Daily · Sep 4

Actor Samuel Monroe Jr Dies at 52 After Months in Hospital with Meningitis and MRSA Pneumonia

Samuel Monroe Jr died at 52 after months hospitalized with meningitis and MRSA pneumonia. Here is what is confirmed and what is not.

Medical Daily · Aug 29

Samuel Monroe Jr Cause of Death: 'Menace II Society' Actor Dies at 52 After 20 Seizures Lead to Brain Surgeries

Samuel Monroe Jr, known for his roles in 1990s Black cinema, has died at 52 after a severe illness. His death follows a prolonged battle with meningitis and family legal disputes.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

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'God Called Him Home': Menace II Society Star Samuel Monroe Jr Dies at 52 After Meningitis Battle

Samuel Monroe Jr, actor in 'Menace II Society', died at 52 after battling meningitis. His family revealed he faced misdiagnosis and severe complications, including MRSA pneumonia and seizures.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

Idaho Confirms Its First West Nile Meningitis Case of the Season in a Canyon County Resident Over 65

Idaho confirmed its first West Nile virus meningitis case of the year in a Canyon County resident. Here are the neurological warning signs.

Medical Daily · Aug 19

Woman’s doctor gives her the wrong flu shot. Then she discovers 5 shots of what she has received and it follows her for years: ‘this is insane’

She might actually be immune to every disease known to man

We Got This Covered · Aug 13

Bulletin PM briefing: No 10 wades into Falklands row and Starmer makes Khan a peer

Downing Street hits back after Falklands World Cup banner sparks row with Argentina. Sadiq Khan made a peer as Keir Starmer prepares to leave office. Experts say teens should be offered meningitis B jab on NHS – what we know. Why Britain has been blamed for crimes of Rochdale grooming…

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Offer teenagers a meningitis B vaccine on NHS, advisers tell UK government

JCVI says children should have one or two doses of menB vaccine at age 15, depending on if they had vaccine as a baby

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Experts say teens should be offered meningitis B jab on NHS – what we know

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The Independent UK · Jul 16

Teenagers should get meningitis B jab on the NHS from age 15, health experts say

After deadly outbreak in Kent, JCVI also advises giving two doses of jab to children over 11 who missed out as babies

The Independent UK · Jul 16

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Evening Standard · Jul 16

Teenagers should be offered meningitis B jab on NHS, Government advisers say

It comes after a series of outbreaks of meningitis, with the most serious being in Kent earlier this year which left two teenagers dead.

The Conversation · Jul 15

Meningitis B vaccine rollout begins for students – what you need to know

Thousands of students heading to university or residential college this autumn will be eligible for a free meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccine, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that was linked to two deaths. From July 20, participating pharmacies across England will offer MenB vaccinations to eligible students.…

Medical Daily · Jul 15

Why Scotland Is Offering Free Meningitis B Vaccines to Students Before a Rare Infection Turns Life-Threatening

Scotland is offering free meningitis B vaccines to teenagers and first-year students ahead of the new academic year. The campaign aims to protect those at higher risk of infection in shared living accommodations.

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Mother of teen who nearly died of meningitis B urges others to get jab

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The Independent UK · Jul 13

‘My son nearly died from meningitis B. Here’s what I want you to know’

Ross Simpson was just 18 and in his first year at the University of Glasgow when he became critically ill with meningitis in 2023

Evening Standard · Jul 13

Mother whose son was critically ill with MenB urges young to get vaccine

The vaccination programme was announced by UK authorities last month.

The Independent UK · Jul 13

UK teens urged to get Meningitis B jab after deadly student outbreaks

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The Independent UK · Jul 12

Meningitis B: Teenagers warned to get jab after deadly university outbreaks

The risk of MenB for first-year university students is about seven times higher than people a similar age who did not go to university

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Deadly Powassan virus tick transmits in as little as 15 minutes: Check symptoms of Powassan virus, causes, location in US, treatment and prevention explained

Powassan Virus Tick cases: Tick-borne Powassan virus, a rare but dangerous illness, is seeing a surge in US cases, reaching record levels. Unlike Lyme disease, it can transmit in as little as 15 minutes, potentially causing severe neurological issues like encephalitis and meningitis. With no specific treatment or vaccine, health…

Salon · Jun 19

Daveigh Chase, voice of Lilo, dies at 35

The actor from "Lilo & Stitch," "The Ring" and " died of sepsis from meningitis and a blood inflection

International Business Times UK · Jun 18

How Did Daveigh Chase Die? Real Cause of Death, Family and Career Highlights

Daveigh Chase, known for roles in 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring', has died at 35 due to meningitis and sepsis. Her career spanned diverse roles, leaving a lasting impact.

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