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Two dead and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent

Students in Canterbury given antibiotics for fast-acting and invasive meningococcal disease, says UKHSA

The Guardian - UK

Health warning for students as two die of meningitis

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The Independent UK

'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

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Two dead after meningitis and septicaemia outbreak at university

The UKHSA said it was notified of 13 cases with signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia from Friday to Sunday in the Canterbury area of Kent.

Evening Standard

Measles is being reported in at least seven London boroughs

Enfield in north London continues to be the worst impacted borough in the capital

Evening Standard

Six Dead, Dozens Infected: UK Health Officials Warn Deadly Bacteria Found in Common Wet Wipes

Health agencies urge the public to check first aid kits after four brands of non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are confirmed contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.

International Business Times UK

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

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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

Evening Standard

London now hit with more than 300 suspected cases in measles outbreak, leaked report shows

Exclusive: Leaked report reveals 34 confirmed measles cases in London were associated with just one school

The Independent UK

North London measles outbreak continues as cases rise

Children have required hospital treatment following an outbreak among mostly unvaccinated kids

Evening Standard

North London measles outbreak infects 50 children

Just 64.3 per cent of five-year-olds in Enfield had received both doses of the MMRV vaccine in 2024-2025

The Independent UK

Freezing weather caused 2,500 UK deaths as pensioners struggle to heat homes

Winter fuel payment debacle was ‘deadly’ campaigner says, as figures show hundreds died from cold weather

The Independent UK

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

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Mapped: London’s MMR vaccination rates as measles outbreak hits London

Kensington and Chelsea, Hackney and Hammersmith and Fulham reported the lowest uptake

The Independent UK

Mapped: Areas of England with the lowest MMR vaccine rates

All London boroughs have a vaccination rate below 80 per cent, according to UKHSA data of five-year-olds receiving both MMR 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

Experts sound alarm on further measles outbreaks due to low vaccination rates

Just 64.3 per cent of five-year-olds in Enfield had received both doses of the MMR vaccine in 2024/25 – one of the lowest rates in the country

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The Guardian - UK

Fast-spreading measles outbreak takes hold among under-10s in north London

UK Health Security Agency urges parents in Enfield to get their children vaccinated as Easter holiday travels approach

The Guardian - UK

‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK

It is one of the most infectious diseases around, and can cause blindness and hearing loss – and can also be fatal. Why are cases now soaring and what can be done about it?

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

The Independent UK

More than 60 children infected in ‘fast-spreading’ London measles outbreak

More than 60 measles cases have been reported in London this year

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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…

The Independent UK

Cold weather health alert issued for large parts of UK as temperatures plunge as low as -4C

Weather to pose a risk to vulnerable people with freezing conditions forecast in several major cities

Evening Standard

Warning issued over infection risk from alcohol-free wipes

Four brands of non-sterile wipes have been linked to infections and one death, and should be avoided and thrown away, according to UK health officials

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