The Latest Breaking News from NHS

Vaccine rollout begins as meningitis cases rise to 20 amid outbreak

A second university has reported a case, as the UKHSA issues a public health alert

Evening Standard · Mar 18

Kent meningitis outbreak has been contained, health officials believe

There is growing confidence that the 20 people diagnosed with the illness have not infected anyone outside the area

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18

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

NHS can’t cope with another pandemic, top doctors warn as harrowing impact of Covid-19 to be laid bare

Exclusive: Health leaders warn overrun emergency departments, an explosion of corridor care and soaring waiting lists mean hospitals are in a much worse position than they were before Covid hit

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Meningitis: Students begin receiving vaccines following deadly outbreak

Two students died and 18 more cases are being investigated by the UKHSA after an outbreak of meningitis linked to a nightclub.

Evening Standard · Mar 18

From coughs to chickenpox: the common nursery illnesses every parent should know

Nurseries can be a breeding ground for infections

The Independent UK · Mar 18

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.

The Conversation · Mar 18

‘Active’ man diagnosed with MS at 26 after falling over on lads’ holiday in Ibiza

George Mckinty noticed the first sign of multiple sclerosis while at the gym in August 2021

The Independent UK · Mar 18

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 · Mar 18

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 18