The Latest Breaking News from Meningitis

HSE warn of first signs of meningitis after four cases and two deaths in last seven days

Three cases are confirmed and one is possible, while two of the people affected have sadly died.

Irish Mirror · Oct 7, 2022

Mum issues heartbreaking warning as daughter dies six hours after meningitis symptoms

A mum has asked parents to make sure they know the signs of meningitis after her daughter died only six hours after she displayed the first symptoms of the disease

Daily Mirror · Oct 7, 2022

Young Irishman dead after battle with meningitis named as HSE warns of symptoms

St. Brendan's GAA summed up the feeling around the parish and led the tributes.

Irish Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

Meningitis and septicaemia ‘more than just a rash’, charity warns

Symptoms can be hard to distinguish from other mild illnesses such as flu, particularly in the early stages of illness.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Irish teenager dies after 'rare and aggressive' meningitis as friends and family heartbroken

Ethan was a member of many different clubs and teams, with messages of condolences flooding social media

Irish Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Tributes pour for Dublin 18-year-old 'full of energy and passion' who died from meningitis

The young Sutton resident was will be missed by everyone in the community

Dublin Live · Oct 4, 2022

Meningitis B symptoms: the warning signs everyone should know

Meningitis B has been identified as the strain behind the Kent outbreak, but what are the symptoms and who is at risk?

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2022

Meningitis symptoms to watch out for after woman dies in Limerick

The germs that cause bacterial meningitis can also cause septicaemia (blood poisoning).

Irish Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Boy, 14, fist bumbs Tyson Fury after boxer helped raise funds for prosthetic arm

Marshall Janson had his legs and hands amputated after meningitis as a baby caused septicaemia, and he's now received his life-changing £25,000 arm

Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022

Young woman in Limerick dies of meningitis as public warned of symptoms

The department said that person-to-person spread of meningococcal disease was “very unusual, especially with others who are not a household or physically close personal contact”.

Irish Mirror · Oct 3, 2022