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WHO launches drive to fight bacterial meningitis in Africa

The World Health Organization says it is launching a $1.5 billion campaign, hopefully including a new vaccine, to eliminate outbreaks of bacterial meningitis across Africa by 2030

The Independent UK

Perth dad walks the way in five-day fundraising challenge for Alexis and Meningitis Now cause

In his latest Alexis Rose Challenge (ARC) Alan Glynn from Perth tackled the West Highland Way with three pals

Daily Record

Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon diagnosed with meningitis after terrifying list of symptoms

The soap star who worried fans after posting a snap hooked up to an IV drip at the weekend has now revealed her worrying diagnosis

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ITV Corrie and Emmerdale's Hayley Tamaddon diagnosed with meningitis after worrying fans with hospital snap

The ITV soap actress was rushed to hospital over the weekend and was pictured on an IV drip

Manchester Evening News

Mayo Clinic Minute: What new college students should know about bacterial meningitis

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.

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Students urged to get vaccinated against life-threatening diseases before Freshers' Week

University students are encouraged to protect themselves this September

Liverpool Echo

Students urged to get vaccinated against life-threatening illnesses before Freshers' Week

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

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Meningitis first signs as freshers warned not to confuse viral infection with hangover

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

Daily Mirror

Dumfries mum whose baby died of meningitis shares heartbreak of seeing photos of children starting school

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

Daily Record

Get vaccines and do not mistake meningitis for hangover, student freshers warned

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

The Independent UK

Students warned not to confuse meningitis for hangover and to get vaccinated

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

Daily Record

Students warned not to confuse early meningitis symptoms with hangover and urged to get vaccinated

Young people and their parents are being reminded to check they are up to date with jabs against serious diseases including meningitis, septicaemia and measles

Wales Online

Get jabs and do not mistake meningitis for bad hangover, student freshers warned

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

The Independent UK

Darius Campbell-Danesh nearly died twice before his sudden death aged just 41

Darius rose to fame on Pop Idol

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Daily Record

Darius Campbell Danesh nearly died twice before passing away aged just 41

The singer and actor was found dead in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11, in his apartment.

Daily Mirror

Denise Dowse dead: 90210 star dies at 64 after meningitis battle

Actress Denise Dowse has died three days after her sister Tracey asked fans for support and prayers when the Beverley Hills, 90210 star was diagnosed with a 'virulent form' of meningitis

The Independent UK

Insecure star Denise Dowse in coma as she fights ‘virulent form of meningitis’

‘Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced,’ Dowse’s sister says

Daily Mirror

90210 star Denise Dowse in coma and 'fighting for life' amid meningitis battle

Denise Dowse's sister Tracey has asked for support and prayers after revealing the actress is in a coma after battling with a "virulent form of meningitis

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Man Was Involved In A Horror Car Crash – But It Saved Life As It Revealed He Had Meningitis

A man says being involved in a horror car crash saved his life – because hospital tests showed he had meningitis.

Nottingham Post

Avid Nottingham Forest fan 'felt helpless' after son, 3, catches meningitis and loses hearing

Three-year-old George was just an hour away from dying from the disease

The Independent UK

Car crash saves man’s life after paramedics discover meningitis infection

‘It’s completely bizarre. But I am relieved to be here,’ says Thomas Crook

AAP

Killer proteins may axe meningitis: study

A group of proteins have been shown to kill bacteria by busting them open like an "axe chopping open a watermelon", according to new Australian research.

Daily Mirror

Schoolboy's brave fightback with biopic arm after losing limbs to meningitis

Luke Mortimer, nine, has made a miraculous recovery after he nearly died when meningitis caused his arms and legs to turn black and he had 23 operations to overcome the disease.

Miami Herald

‘Florida is in midst of a meningococcal outbreak.’ What to know now about meningitis

Florida is facing several disease outbreaks — COVID, monkeypox, dengue fever. But meningococcal disease is now on the minds of health experts, too.

Wales Online

Baby who struggled to breathe after beach visit diagnosed with meningitis

The little boy's parents initially thought he was getting better but he was soon rushed to hospital

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