UK authorities revise meningitis outbreak cases to 29
UK health authorities have updated the meningitis outbreak cases to 29 in southeast England, highlighting ongoing efforts to control the situation amid rising health concerns.
Pregnant Sophie Kasaei 'living in a nightmare' as Jordan Brooks battles meningitis
Sophie Kasaei, pregnant and expecting her first child, expresses her distress as her boyfriend, Jordan Brooks, is hospitalized due to meningitis.
Meningitis cases drop as more than 8,000 come forward for vaccines
Confirmed meningitis cases in southeast England have decreased as over 8,000 individuals participated in a vaccination campaign.
College student hit by meningitis in case 'not linked to outbreak'
A college in Orrell, Wigan, has reported a suspected case of meningitis that is not connected to a recent outbreak in Kent that has resulted in fatalities.
Number of confirmed meningitis cases linked to fatal Kent outbreak drops to 20
The number of confirmed meningitis cases from a Kent outbreak has decreased from 23 to 20, according to the UK Health Security Agency.
Heartbroken mum who lost daughter to meningitis issues warning amid outbreak
A mother is raising awareness about a meningitis outbreak after her 19-year-old daughter tragically died from the infection following a music festival.
Meningitis major UKHSA update as cases DECLINE week after Kent outbreak
Meningitis cases in the UK have declined following a recent outbreak in Kent, according to the UK Health and Security Agency's latest update.
Meningitis outbreak: Total cases in Kent falls
The number of confirmed and suspected meningitis cases in Kent has decreased to 29, following a previous count of 34 cases, which included two fatalities.
Meningitis jabs missed by more than a million teens, 'terrifying' figures show
More than a million English teens have missed out on the meningitis vaccine, with experts expressing concern over declining uptake rates.
Wes Streeting urges public to 'keep looking after one another' as Meningitis cases rise
Wes Streeting has called for the public to support each other amidst a rise in meningitis cases in Kent, which have reached 34.
'My baby had meningitis without a rash - I want everyone to know the signs'
Becki Thornley is raising awareness about meningitis symptoms after her three-month-old daughter, Millie, contracted the illness without showing the traditional rash.
Meningitis outbreak sees more NHS staff drafted in as cases rise again
An outbreak of meningitis has prompted an increase in NHS staff at vaccination centers due to rising case numbers and long queues for vaccinations.
England: the number of meningitis cases rises to 34
The number of reported meningitis cases in the southeast of England has increased to 34, prompting health officials to describe the outbreak as unprecedented.
A Spaniard at the epicenter of the meningitis B outbreak in Kent: "It has been a bit apocalyptic"
Carlos Valladares, a Spanish Erasmus student in Kent, describes the recent meningitis B outbreak at his university as an alarming and surreal experience.
BBC Sport star left in coma and nearly dies in meningitis battle as symptoms shared
Seema Jaswal, a BBC Sport presenter, shares her life-threatening experience with meningitis as she encourages awareness and vaccinations following a recent outbreak in Kent.
BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty halts show for meningitis update
BBC Breakfast hosts provided a critical update on a meningitis outbreak, revealing a rise in suspected cases in Kent and the opening of new vaccination centers.
Dr. Hilary Jones' urgent meningitis advice that could 'save a life'
Dr. Hilary Jones has issued critical advice on recognizing meningitis symptoms following a deadly outbreak in Kent that has resulted in two fatalities.
More confirmed cases of meningitis
The number of suspected meningitis cases in the UK is rising, with 23 confirmed cases reported and 11 more under investigation as health authorities respond to the outbreak linked to a student event in Canterbury.
TOWIE's Jordan Brook reveals meningitis diagnosis as he shares update from hospital
Jordan Brook, a star from The Only Way Is Essex, has been hospitalized with viral meningitis and encephalitis, urging fans to disregard health rumors.
Meningitis Scares Students: 'Feels Like Covid Again'
Students are in a state of panic due to a recent outbreak of meningitis that has already claimed a life, prompting mass vaccinations on campus.
Meningitis update as UKHSA confirms five new cases in horror outbreak
The UK Health and Security Agency reports a rise in meningitis cases in Kent, increasing from 29 to 34 amid a continuing outbreak.
Meningitis outbreak: Total cases rise to 34
The UK's meningitis outbreak has led to 34 reported cases, including two student fatalities.
Meningitis outbreak: Total cases rise to 34
The meningitis outbreak in Kent has seen total confirmed cases rise to 34, prompting a significant vaccination response among students.
'I got meningitis and lost my sight - it was really scary'
A University of Kent student shares her terrifying experience of temporary blindness and speech loss due to meningitis.
Lost son to meningitis β wants to save others
Christine Bennborn, who lost her son to meningococcal disease, advocates for awareness as a meningitis outbreak in Kent, UK claims two young lives.
Tragic teen's family reveal meningitis symptoms that saw her die within hours
The family of Juliette Kenny, an 18-year-old girl who died from meningitis B, have shared the symptoms she exhibited just hours before her death amid an outbreak in Kent.
βSomething Iβve never felt since Covid. It was scarierβ: the shock and pain of Kentβs meningitis outbreak
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has shocked the community, with individuals like Tyra Skinner experiencing severe symptoms prompting urgent medical attention.
The meningitis outbreak ravaging southeast England reaches peak infections
A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has shown signs of approaching its peak, with two student deaths reported and health authorities monitoring the situation closely.
Student, 20, died 'oozing blood from her eyes' after contracting meningitis B infection
A 20-year-old student, Sophie Ward, tragically passed away from a meningitis B infection after being misdiagnosed with the flu.
Experts consider expanding meningitis vaccine eligibility after Kent outbreak
Experts are reviewing the potential for broader eligibility for meningitis B vaccinations in response to a recent outbreak in Kent that has caused fatalities.
Health alert in Europe: the meningitis epidemic from Britain reaches France with the first death
A meningitis epidemic has spread from Britain to France, resulting in one death in France and two in Britain, with dozens infected.
A 15-year-old teenager dies from meningitis in Don Benito (Badajoz)
A 15-year-old boy in Don Benito has died from meningitis linked to the reactivation of a virus, drawing condolences from his football club.
A person died in France from meningitis, no link established with the British outbreak so far
A worker from the French nuclear fuel company Orano has died from meningitis in Cherbourg, with no confirmed connection to a recent outbreak in the UK that claimed the lives of two young individuals.
Meningitis teen Juliette Kenny's dad reveals daughter's heartbreaking last moments
Juliette Kenny, an 18-year-old who contracted meningitis B, passed away after a brave struggle, marking her as one of the first victims in a recent outbreak in Kent.
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Meningitis could spread outside Kent in 'most likely' scenario, says health official
Health officials warn that meningitis cases in Kent could spread to other regions due to student movement, as infections linked to a nightclub event rise.
Kent meningitis outbreak may have peaked
The meningitis outbreak in Kent appears to have peaked, with only two new cases reported, bringing the total to 29.
Pediatricians call for expansion of the meningitis B and hepatitis A vaccine amid surge in cases in Spain
Pediatricians in Spain are urging the expansion of meningitis B and hepatitis A vaccinations following a surge in cases and a related outbreak in the UK.
What we know about the U.K.βs deadly meningitis outbreak
Health authorities in the U.K. are investigating a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to 27 cases potentially originating in a southeast England nightclub.
The Kent meningitis outbreak: what is happening and why?
An outbreak of meningitis in Kent, driven by strain MenB, highlights the importance of public health responses and historical understanding of the disease.
Meningitis fears: Footage shows hundreds queuing in desperate hope of vaccine
In Kent, England, a meningitis outbreak has led to a significant increase in cases, prompting hundreds to queue for vaccinations at local centers.
How not to overlook the first signs of meningitis, this serious infection that represents a vital emergency?
Health authorities warn of a resurgence in meningitis cases, emphasizing the importance of recognizing early signs of this vital emergency.
Meningitis outbreak RECAP as 'fast spreading' virus reported at Kent University
A meningitis outbreak at Kent University has led to a tragic death and a surge in vaccine demand, with public health warnings issued due to rising cases.
Meningitis: Babies, Adolescents, Young Adults... Who Should Get Vaccinated?
A new vaccination protocol aimed at combating the rise in meningococcal meningitis cases has been implemented in France, targeting infants, adolescents, and young adults.
'I'm a doctor and this is what is different about the Kent meningitis outbreak'
The meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in 29 cases, including two fatalities, prompting health officials to introduce vaccinations for students and young people.
Meningitis outbreak: Scientists fear mutation in killer strain behind rapid spread
Scientists are concerned that a mutation in the meningitis B strain may be contributing to a rapid outbreak in Kent, with 29 confirmed cases so far.
Five meningitis 'myths' people shouldn't be fooled by - including rash mistake
The UK's largest meningitis charity dispels common myths about the disease, urging the public to recognize its symptoms amidst a deadly outbreak in Kent.
La Hague: a woman dies from meningococcal meningitis; about fifty of her colleagues are identified as contacts
A woman at the Orano nuclear reprocessing center in La Hague died from meningococcal meningitis, prompting drastic measures and contact tracing for her colleagues.
Meningitis cases rise to 29 though overall rate slows
Meningitis cases in the UK have risen to 29, with a slowdown in the overall spread rate, despite two deaths during the outbreak.
Grieving mum's plea to BBC Breakfast viewers after 'devastating' loss of son
A mother shared her heartbreaking story on BBC Breakfast after losing her son to meningitis, urging viewers to raise awareness about the disease and the importance of vaccination.