The Latest Breaking News from Meningitis

Dangerous new virus found in England for the first time - see list of symptoms

Tick borne encephalitis, which can cause meningitis, has recently had its first confirmed case in England, the UK Health Security Agency warned, as the virus was detected in a number of other areas too

Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023

Teenager to receive $7 million settlement in Canberra Hospital medical negligence case

A 17-year-old will receive a $7 million settlement from the Canberra Hospital as part of a medical negligence case over his diagnosis and treatment for pneumococcal meningitis and septicaemia when he was just three months old.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2023

The different types of childhood skin rashes and when to see a doctor

Most are not serious, but knowing when they might be is important

Wales Online · Apr 1, 2023

Dozens of supporters step up to join Perth dad Alan Glynn on charity exercise and running challenges in 2023

A Perth dad with his heart set on raising awareness of meningitis has thanked his local sponsor JBC Joiners for helping support a series of forthcoming athletic challenges.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

Health warning as deadly mosquito virus which can cause meningitis detected

Australia's health chief issued a public warning after encephalitis virus was detected at sites in flood-ravaged areas of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia

Daily Mirror · Feb 11, 2023

Six early warning signs and symptoms of meningitis that you must know

The disease is an infection of the membrane protecting the brain and spinal cord caused by viruses

Liverpool Echo · Feb 11, 2023

Six early warning signs of meningitis you MUST know after huge rise in cases post-Covid

Meningitis cases are back on the rise following the lifting of lockdown restrictions after the pandemic - with musician Jeff Beck dying of the illness last month

Daily Mirror · Feb 10, 2023

Symptoms to watch for as cases of meningitis have more than doubled in a year

The figures indicate that nearly a third of MenB cases occurred in children under five

Wales Online · Feb 10, 2023

Doctor accused of spreading deadly meningitis arrested in Mexico

Mexican police detained a medical doctor and two others on Tuesday, all implicated in causing a meningitis outbreak in northern Mexico, after a surge of local cases in recent months led to the death of at least 35 women.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

Meningitis outbreak in northern Mexico leaves 35 people dead

Health officials in Durango have recorded 79 cases in the last several months

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023