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The Latest Breaking News from The UK Health Security Agency

Meningitis B outbreak: Inside UK health agency response to Kent crisis which left two dead

Some 15 cases of meningitis have so far been reported to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in Kent

The Independent UK

Meningitis B latest: Health chiefs dealing with unprecedented ‘super-spreader’ event as outbreak reaches London

‘This is by far the quickest-growing outbreak I’ve ever seen,’ says deputy chief medical officer as 15 cases recorded

The Independent UK

Meningitis B confirmed as strain behind some cases in deadly Kent outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating a meningitis outbreak in Kent, with 13 cases reported since 13 March, including two fatalities.

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Meningitis B confirmed as strain behind deadly Kent outbreak

Some cases of meningitis in Kent have been confirmed as meningitis B, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) told the Press Association, adding it will confirm the other cases “when we have the full results”.

The Independent UK

Owner of venue linked to meningitis outbreak speaks out as clubbers urged to get treatment

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury between 5 and 7 March to come forward for preventative antibiotic treatment after a meningitis outbreak. Owner of the nightclub, Louise Jones-Roberts, said that more than 2,000 people would have visited the venue during those…

The Independent UK

Meningitis outbreak: People who visited popular Kent nightclub on these dates urged to ‘come forward’ for treatment

Anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury on 5, 6 and 7 March have been called upon to receive the treatment, the UK Health Security Agency said

The Independent UK

Meningitis outbreak latest: Mother's fear for daughter with infection as third school confirms case

Casey Marlow fell critically ill days after attending a club night in Canterbury that has been linked to the outbreak

Evening Standard

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Two people have died from bacterial meningitis in the UK. An expert answers your questions

An outbreak of invasive bacterial meningitis at the University of Kent has left two people dead and 11 seriously ill in hospital, prompting the UK Health Security Agency to distribute antibiotics to students in the Canterbury area. Here’s what you need to know about the disease and how to protect…

The Conversation

Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent: 2 dead, students queue for antibiotics — what we know so far

A meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area of Kent has left two young people dead and several others seriously ill, prompting a large public health response and emergency antibiotic distribution for students and close contacts.

The Times of India

What is meningitis strain B – and is there a vaccine?

There are different types of this meningitis and the most common is known as type B

The Independent UK

Meningitis outbreak: Why are students and young people at risk?

The UK Health Security Agency said it had been notified of 13 cases in the Canterbury area of Kent between Friday and Sunday.

Evening Standard

'It's terrifying': Students fearful over deadly meningitis outbreak as teacher pays emotional tribute to victim

Headteacher of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Faversham pays tribute to year 13 student who died during the meningitis outbreak in Kent

Evening Standard

Legionnaires' disease in London: Everything we know about the outbreak linked to two areas of capital

Specialists from the UK Health Security Agency are trying to uncover the source of the disease

Evening Standard

Leak reveals London measles outbreak tops 300 suspected cases

The leaked document from the UK Health Security Agency shows 340 suspected cases, with vaccination levels at a record lows

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Cold weather alert issued as snow forecast to hit UK

The alert, from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), will run from 6am on Friday until 8am on Monday

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer pleads with London parents to get children vaccinated against measles amid 'big outbreak' in city

The Prime Minister hit out at politicians ‘giving oxygen to conspiracy theories’ about the safety of vaccines

Evening Standard

Up to 160,000 Londoners could catch measles in a huge outbreak, health chiefs warn as cases spread among children in Enfield

The UK Health Security Agency highlighted modelling showing how the virus could hit the city where vaccination levels are low

The Independent UK

‘Big measles outbreak’ leaves children hospitalised as health officials give warning

Some children in hospital for treatment, UK Health Security Agency says after outbreak hits schools and nurseries

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London schoolchildren face being forced to learn from home amid alarming measles outbreak

Warning to parents as 60 suspected cases reported across seven schools and nursery in Enfield as area battles one of lowest vaccine uptake rates in country

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FSA Warns Pet Owners About Dangerous Bacteria in Raw Pet Food

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) just dropped a serious warning for pet owners and pet food businesses after finding worrying levels of contamination in raw pet food across the UK. After checking hundreds of products, they found a lot of raw dog and cat food packed with harmful bacteria and…

Evening Standard

Warning over travel to Cape Verde after dozens of Britons contract stomach bugs

The UK Health Security Agency said it has identified cases of shigella and salmonella linked to travel to the winter sun destination.

The Independent UK

Travel warning as 155 stomach bug cases linked to winter sun destination

The UK Health Security Agency urges travellers to take ‘a few simple precautions’ to avoid falling ill

Evening Standard

Dozens of children suffer toxin poisoning symptoms linked to baby formula recall

Cereulide, which can cause nausea and vomiting, has been detected in ingredients from a supplier in China for many infant formula makers

The Independent UK

Cranking up the thermostat in freezing weather won’t help your home warm faster, heating experts warn

Cold snap forecast to last into the weekend means vulnerable people are at particular risk, officials warn

The Independent UK

Top doctor says NHS ‘not out of danger yet’ amid cold weather warning

The whole of England has been placed under an amber cold health alert by the UK Health Security Agency

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