The Latest Breaking News from Meningitis

Cases of meningitis expected to rise in ‘unusual outbreak’, health chief says

New figures will be released on Thursday morning which are expected to see cases push above 20.

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Meningitis cases in latest outbreak likely to increase, chief scientist warns

The number of confirmed meningitis cases in the Kent outbreak is expected to increase, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Professor Robin May, UKHSA's chief scientific officer, confirmed 20 cases so far, with additional cases currently under investigation. The outbreak, linked to a nightclub in Canterbury, has been…

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Thursday briefing: The largest cluster of cases in a generation – what’s behind the meningitis B outbreak?

In today’s newsletter: After a spate of infections linked to a nightclub in Kent, some parents and experts are questioning the UK’s vaccination regime

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

What to know about the meningitis vaccine as rollout begins amid Kent outbreak

Health authorities are working to contain the spread and safeguard the student community

The Independent UK · Mar 18

How 'super-spreader' nightclub became epicentre of meningitis outbreak

Officials have linked all 20 confirmed infections to Club Chemistry

Evening Standard · Mar 18

Government ‘playing Russian roulette’ by not offering all young people meningitis B jab, campaigners say

University of Kent to offer the vaccine to the 5,000 students living in halls of residence at the Canterbury campus as UKHSA warns cases are ‘severe with rapid deterioration’

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Lisa Snowdon recalls ‘terrifying’ meningitis battle amid UK outbreak

The TV presenter urges awareness of symptoms as outbreak in Kent prompts vaccinations and warnings

Evening Standard · Mar 18

Meningitis: Students begin receiving vaccine as alert sent to NHS in England

Two students died and 18 more cases are being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency.

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Vaccine rollout will save so many lives, says student who recovered from menB

Sophia Speirs was in her first year at the University of Manchester in 2023 when she contracted meningitis B.

Evening Standard · Mar 18

Hundreds of students queue at university after rollout of meningitis B vaccine

Security walked along the queue handing out blue face masks.

Evening Standard · Mar 18