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Meningitis B: The symptoms students should know amid freshers’ week

We explain the signs of meningitis and sepsis and whether there is a vaccine

The Independent UK · Mar 17

What is meningitis B and why are young people at risk?

Symptoms of meningitis and sepsis can include a high temperature, cold hands and feet, vomiting, confusion, and muscle and joint pain.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

‘I thought my daughter had a migraine at new year – hours later, she collapsed and died’

There is a decline in infant and teenage vaccination rates which is leaving youngsters vulnerable to the disease, UKHSA warns

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

Tributes paid to 'amazing' Glasgow mum who died on New Year's Day after suffering from meningitis

Bella McOuat was an avid campaigner for children living in care after the 24-year-old spent much of her childhood in a care home. The 24-year-old mother was diagnosed with meningitis on December 30

Glasgow Live · Jan 14, 2023

Tributes paid to 'amazing' young mum who died of meningitis on New Year's Day

Bella McOuat was described as 'a fab mama, an amazing wife' and someone who was passionate about improving the lives of children in care

Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

Young Scots mum dies on New Year's Day after suffering from meningitis as tributes paid to 'amazing woman'

Bella McOuat, 24, who had been suffering from meningitis, was a passionate campaigner for those who had been in care.

Daily Record · Jan 14, 2023

What is meningitis? The illness Jeff Beck contracted before his death

Dr Tom Nutt said Beck’s sudden death was a reminder about the ‘devastating’ disease.

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

The man who lost his baby 40 years ago and decided to change the world

Steve ran a haulage firm when Spencer died, now his work has saved so many others

Bristol Post · Sep 17, 2022

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 · Sep 6, 2022

Nana lucky to still have her husband after he developed meningitis twice from an ear infection

Sylvia Stoneham's husband Len has beat the disease twice - 25 years apart

Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2022