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Several cases of listeriosis have been reported as part of an ongoing outbreak in the UK.

A warning has been issued after several cases if listeria have been reported. Listeria could lead to meningitis causing major problems with those with a weakened immune system such as the elderly or even causing stillbirths among pregnant women

As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection.

University students are encouraged to protect themselves this September

Health experts are urging students heading to university in September to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers' Week - these are the jabs they should have

Many students will be heading off to university in the next month. While they've got lots of exciting adventures to look forward to, freshers are also being asked to look out for meningitis symptoms

Hayley Brock said she felt “drained” seeing the pictures of children born the same year as little Koa in their uniforms

Young people are being asked to arrange to get any vaccines they might have missed over the years.

Young people are asked to check they are up to date on jabs for illnesses including meningitis, measles and HPV