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The Latest Breaking News from Meningitis

Deadly ‘sloth virus’ detected in UK for first time as health watchdog issues urgent warning

The tropical malaria-like disease can lead to meningitis and in rare cases death, the UKHSA has warned

The Independent UK

Six-month-old dies from bacterial meningitis after being rescued from mold-ridden condemned house

Gideon Peter Mwangi, a six-month-old baby, died from bacterial meningitis, authorities said.

The Independent UK

Spain star Aitana Bonmati returns to squad after meningitis treatment

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner is a doubt for the Euro 2025 opener against Portugal

Evening Standard

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Aitana Bonmati back with Spain Euros squad after treatment for viral meningitis

The 27-year-old two-time Ballon d’Or winner was discharged from a Madrid hospital on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Aitana Bonmati discharged from hospital after being treated for viral meningitis

The 27-year-old is set to join her country’s training camp in the coming days.

The Independent UK

Lifetime's new movie Pretty Hurts shines a light on teen meningitis

Starring Haylie Duff and Sarah Borne, the gripping drama Pretty Hurts explores how a teen's beauty pageant dreams are derailed by a near-deadly disease

WhatToWatch

Spain’s Bonmati hospitalised with meningitis ahead of Euro 2025

Spain’s Ballon d’Or holder, Aitana Bonmati, is hospitalised with meningitis two weeks before Euro 2025 championships.

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Spain star Aitana Bonmati hospitalised with meningitis ahead of Euro 2025

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner could yet miss the tournament

The Independent UK

Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí discharged from hospital after viral meningitis treatment

Aitana Bonmatí received treatment for viral meningitis less than a week before Spain kick off their Euro 2025 campaign

The Guardian - UK

Joke book created in memory of son of author Michael Rosen

Big Eddie’s Joke Book is a tribute to Eddie Rosen, son of Michael Rosen

The Independent UK

Joke book created in memory of hockey player who died from meningitis

Big Eddie’s Joke Book is a tribute to Eddie Rosen, son of children’s author and poet, Michael Rosen.

Evening Standard

UK issues measles warning to holidaymakers as cases surge in Europe

Measles can lead to serious complications, such as meningitis and brain swelling

The Independent UK

‘My daughter went into hospital with flu symptoms – and ended up a quadruple amputee’

Lily McGarry’s mother opens up about ‘terrifying’ moment hospital called to say her daughter was in a coma as family fundraise for treatment and also call on people to get meningitis vaccine

The Independent UK

The UK is rolling out a world-first vaccine for gonorrhoea. What about the rest of Europe?

The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.

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The Independent UK

Experts make new recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines, but it's unclear what happens next

A federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis

The Independent UK

151 dead as Nigeria struggles with rapidly spreading outbreak

Local partners have described the recent rise in fatalities as ‘alarming’

The Independent UK

Nigeria struggles to rein in a widespread meningitis outbreak that has killed at least 150

Nigerian health authorities are struggling to contain a rapidly spreading meningitis outbreak that has so far killed 151 people across the west African nation, mostly in remote parts of the northern region with children affected the most

Euronews

France urges meningitis vaccination amid warning of 'particularly high' number of cases

Public Health France said vaccinating infants and young people against certain serotypes of the serious infection was important for preventing it.

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Boy, 4, Dies Suddenly After Crying Blood—Devastated Parents Share Heartbreaking Tribute

A family holiday to Blackpool turned into a nightmare for Sammy and John Knowles when their 4-year-old son, Jaxon, suddenly became ill and tragically passed away just days later.

LiveScience

Poisoning or bacterial meningitis could be behind dozens of mysterious deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A cluster of deaths linked to a mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be the result of a poisoning or bacterial meningitis, the WHO has suggested.

The Fashion Central

Tragic Loss: Miracle Baby Dies Suddenly After Family Holiday Amid Meningitis Crisis

A heartbreaking tragedy has struck a family after a brief holiday turned fatal for little Jaxon, a four-year-old boy whose sudden illness led to his untimely death.

Medical Daily

Woman Returns From Vacation With Headache, Strange Leg Symptoms, Doctors Find Brain Worms

The woman was diagnosed with eosinophilic meningitis from rat lungworm, a parasitic worm that gets into the human body typically through contaminated food.

The Independent UK

Lidl urgently recalls cheddar cheese over fears it can cause flu-like symptoms

Listeria can cause flu like symptoms and even meningitis in severe cases

Radio France Internationale

France boosts meningitis vaccinations to fight rise in deadly infections

France has expanded its vaccination programme against meningococcal disease from 1 January in response to a rise in cases, particularly among children and teenagers who are more vulnerable to severe forms of meningitis.

The Times of India

What you need to know about bacterial meningitis: Are you at risk?

The infection leads to inﬂammation of the membranes (meninges) that surround the brain. The bacteria can spread through close personal contact such as coughing, sneezing. Some bacteria like Listeria can also be contracted by consuming contaminated food.

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