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The Latest Breaking News from Meningitis

Everything to know about the meningitis B outbreak in the UK

An outbreak of meningitis B has occurred in southeast England, with 20 confirmed or suspected cases so far. Here’s what you need to know about symptoms and treatment.

Euronews

Law student left blinded and unable to walk after contracting meningitis at 'ground zero' nightclub

Annabelle Mackay was celebrating her birthday when she contracted meningitis, leaving her briefly blinded and unable to walk

Evening Standard

Kent’s meningitis outbreak was years in the making – here’s why

Two young people are dead and 20 are receiving treatment after a meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent. The students caught up in it belong to a generation that has never been routinely vaccinated against the strain responsible.

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Baby girl severely ill in hospital with meningitis amid ongoing outbreak

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The Independent UK

The Standard podcast: Is London on the brink of a meningitis outbreak?

As meningitis B cases linked to a Kent nightclub rise, should Londoners worry about the spread of this common bacterial strain?

Evening Standard

Warning meningitis B cases could rise further due to ‘explosive’ outbreak

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The Independent UK

Nine-month-old baby girl battles meningitis in intensive care as outbreak continues

Nala-Rose Fletcher will be left with lasting difficulties for the rest of her life, her parents said

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Waiting lists, virtual queues and pharmacies running out of stock as demand for meningitis B vaccines soars

Health chiefs have announced a targeted vaccination programme for students living at Canterbury halls of residence

The Independent UK

'Stay alert but don't panic' - Dr Amir Khan reveals early meningitis symptoms and when to seek help

W&H resident doctor reveals the meningitis need-to-knows for adults as another five cases are confirmed in Kent

Woman & Home

Number of meningitis cases investigated in Kent rises to 20

Thousands of students to be offered vaccines in response to quickest-growing outbreak experts have seen

The Guardian - UK

Probable case of meningococcal disease being investigated at school in Belfast

Meningococcal disease can cause meningitis

The Independent UK

Probable case of meningococcal disease being investigated at Belfast school

The PHA said the case is not linked to the ongoing meningitis outbreak in England, which has claimed the lives of two young people.

Evening Standard

Michael Rosen urges parents to check for these meningitis symptoms as he opens up on son’s death

Michael Rosen has urged parents to check all over their children's bodies if they suspect they have meningitis symptoms, as he opened up about his son's death aged 18 from the infection.

The Independent UK

Author Michael Rosen speaks out about teen son’s death from meningitis

Eddie had been put to bed after taking ibuprofen and paracetamol, and was dead by morning

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Evening Standard

Author Michael Rosen urges people to ‘look everywhere’ for meningitis rash

The children’s author’s son, Eddie, died from the infection in 1999 aged 18.

International Business Times UK

What is Meningitis and How to Stay Safe from it as UK Health Cases Trigger National Incident

The UK Health Security Agency has declared the meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent a national incident, urging students to get vaccinated.

The Independent UK

Number of meningitis cases rises as officials deal with ‘unprecedented’ outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is now investigating 20 cases of meningitis in Kent, an increase from 15, with health officials describing the outbreak as unprecedented due to its rapid spread. Six of the confirmed cases have been confirmed as the meningitis B strain. The outbreak is considered a…

Evening Standard

Meningitis: Cases rise to 20 as health officials deal with ‘explosive’ outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the number of cases could rise in the coming days.

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The Independent UK

Health secretary defends response to UK meningitis B outbreak

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Evening Standard

Thousands of students offered vaccines in bid to stem ‘explosive’ meningitis

Health chiefs said they have not seen an outbreak on this scale in all of their careers.

Evening Standard

Students in halls in Kent to be offered meningitis B vaccine over coming days

Some 15 cases of meningitis have so far been reported to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), including two deaths.

The Independent UK

Meningitis B latest: Health chiefs issue alert to NHS staff as outbreak spreads to second university

Canterbury Christ Church University confirms one case as vaccine rollout under way

The Independent UK

Meningitis outbreak: All the schools with confirmed or suspected cases

The schools that have confirmed or suspected cases currently are...

Evening Standard

Baby critically ill as 'unprecedented' meningitis outbreak spreads

A nine-month-old is in intensive care as the number of cases reaches 15 and officials warn the figure may still rise

The Independent UK

Full list of schools with confirmed or suspected cases of meningitis

There have been 15 cases reported to the UKHSA so far, with four confirmed to be meningitis B

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