Last week brought a worrying outbreak of meningitis B that was centred on Canterbury, Kent. Experts are using terms like “unprecedented” and “explosive” to...

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Public Health -- U.K.'s deadly meningitis outbreak shows importance of vaccination

Infectious disease experts say shots against meningococcal meningitis can be lifesaving during an outbreak, but U.S. regulators have attempted to roll back recommendations of such a vaccine for children

Scientific American - Health - 1 day ago

U.K.'s deadly meningitis outbreak shows importance of vaccination

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The flu takes over, and one outbreak displaces another.

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Meningitis B cases rise to 34 in Canterbury-linked UK outbreak; two dead – All you need to know

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'It's really tough': TOWIE's Jordan Brook reveals he has viral meningitis and encephalitis as he says swelling on his brain is 'getting worse'

Daily Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

Meningitis cases rise to 34 from 29 as students queue for third day for vaccines

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

'Five meningitis myths' people urged to ignore

Daily Express - Health - 1 day ago

Meningitis cases rise to 34 as health experts investigate outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed 34 cases linked to meningitis

Evening Standard - Health - 1 day ago

World News -- Kent, England, meningitis cases up to 29 -- Cases of bacterial meningitis in Kent, England, have risen to 29, up from 27 Thursday as health officials try to contain the outbreak.

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Meningitis: Parts of UK could see 'sporadic' but 'containable' clusters

Some 18 cases of meningitis have been confirmed, alongside a further 11 ‘probable cases’ – all with links to Kent.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

A meningitis B outbreak is happening in the UK. What people should know

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Fact check: Meningitis B vaccine and false 'lockdown' claim

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Meningitis strain at the centre of Kent outbreak explained

The number of cases linked to the outbreak has reached 29.

Evening Standard - Health - 2 days ago

Meningitis vaccine catch-up programme extended to schools after cases soar by more than a third in a day but officials close jab queue early and turn students away

Daily Mail - Health - 2 days ago

Parents of student, 20, who died 'bleeding from her eyes' after contracting Meningitis B thought their daughter was protected - as they call for vaccine to be rolled out to all young people

Daily Mail - Health - 2 days ago

Could UK's deadly meningitis outbreak spread to the US? Here's what experts say

The outbreak has been tied to attendees of a nightclub, Club Chemistry, in the Kent town of Canterbury.

New York Post - Health - 2 days ago

What is invasive meningococcal disease and will the UK outbreak reach Ireland?

Irish Times - Health - 2 days ago

Health officials reveal 'worst case scenario' for meningitis outbreak

Health authorities have updated the latest number of meningitis cases in Kent this morning. The family of a teen who died in the outbreak are calling for urgent action to improve access to the vaccine. Follow the latest.

Sky News - Technology - 2 days ago

Kent meningitis outbreak triggers surge in U.K. vaccine demand, policy debate

Young people in southeast England and beyond are lining up for the meningitis B vaccine after an outbreak killed two people, sparking supply warnings from pharmacies and raising broader questions about the best public health response to the disease.

CTV News - World - 2 days ago

Meningitis: 'Sporadic' household clusters could appear elsewhere in UK

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Meningitis Outbreak: UK Confirms More Cases, Expands Vaccination Efforts

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

The number of cases of meningitis in Wales as calls grow for vaccine rollout

There have been calls to extend the vaccine programme in Wales after the deaths of two young people this week

WalesOnline - Health - 2 days ago

'I recognised son's meningitis signs after uni party and saved his life'

WalesOnline - Health - 2 days ago

Doctor explains why the Kent meningitis outbreak is so serious, as cases continue to rise

Daily Express - Health - 2 days ago

UK meningitis outbreak: Vaccine confirmed effective against deadly strain

International The News - World - 2 days ago

How does meningitis spread and who should be worried as cases rise -- 20 cases of the disease have now been confirmed according to health officials

Daily Express - Health - 2 days ago

Meningitis: Family describe 'immeasurable loss' as cases rise to 29

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

'Our daughter was happy and healthy in school. Hours later meningitis killed her'

Juliette Kenny, 18, died just hours after first becoming unwell

WalesOnline - Health - 2 days ago

Meningitis cases rise to 29 as dead teen's family demand more jabs

Evening Standard - Health - 2 days ago

Mother who was told son might not survive meningitis B urges wider vaccination

Evening Standard - Health - 2 days ago

Why a meningitis lockdown isn't likely

Sky News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

A meningococcal disease outbreak is spreading in the UK. Here's what to know

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Meningitis outbreak: Students turned away for vaccines in Kent

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

Reform Kent Council Suffers Walk Out After Party Declares 'Immigration Emergency' During Meningitis Outbreak

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Meningitis vaccine expansion explained

Evening Standard - Health - 3 days ago

'Don't try to sleep it off' warning to young people in Wales after meningitis outbreak

Universities have warned students not to sleep it off if they feel unwell and not to mistake meningitis symptoms for a hangover

WalesOnline - Health - 3 days ago

Live Science Today: Meningitis is back and Iran war fertilizer shock -- Ben Turner -- Daily Roundup -- Wednesday, March 18, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.

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Daily Roundup -- Live Science Today: Meningitis is back and Iran war fertilizer shock -- Ben Turner

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Doctor says 'don't wait' for key meningitis symptom and outlines the early warning signs -- Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis in Kent, with a number of symptoms...

Daily Express - Health - 3 days ago

Meningitis cases rise to 27 in Kent outbreak

Two students have died and a number of others have been admitted to hospital in what experts say is an ‘unusual’ outbreak

Evening Standard - Health - 3 days ago

Inside 'warzone' Kent hospital battling to save UK from horror meningitis B outbreak - Kim Rye, 66, from Kent, says conditions inside the hospital were traumatising.

Daily Express - Health - 3 days ago

Cases of meningitis expected to rise in 'unusual outbreak', health chief says

New figures will be released on Thursday morning which are expected to see cases push above 20.

Evening Standard - Health - 3 days ago

Health bosses can't confirm meningitis outbreak contained

Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs.

BBC News - Health - 3 days ago

Why has this meningitis outbreak spread so fast?

There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened?

BBC News - Health - 3 days ago

World News -- Explainer: How protected is Ireland against 'explosive' UK meningitis B outbreak among young people

Explainer: How protected is Ireland against ‘explosive’ UK meningitis B outbreak among young people

Independent.ie - World - 3 days ago

Revealed: Absolutely everything you need to know to keep those you love safe in the meningitis outbreak

Daily Mail - Health - 4 days ago

Health Secretary to visit Kent vaccination centre after meningitis outbreak

One school pupil and one university student have died following the outbreak linked to a nightclub in Canterbury.

Evening Standard - Health - 4 days ago

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 - Health - 4 days ago

Meningitis: Students begin receiving vaccine as alert sent to NHS in England

Two students died and 18 more cases are being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency.

Evening Standard - Health - 4 days ago

'Lock us down now!' Kent students launch drive to reintroduce Covid-era restrictions as meningitis outbreak spreads

Daily Mail - Health - 4 days ago

Meningitis: Jab rollout to 5,000 university campus students begins

Evening Standard - Health - 4 days ago

How 'super-spreader' nightclub became epicentre of meningitis outbreak

Evening Standard - Health - 4 days ago

Lisa Snowdon recalls 'terrifying' meningitis battle amid UK outbreak

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Meningitis B: The science behind the strain

Sky News - Technology - 4 days ago

Hundreds of students queue at university after rollout of meningitis B vaccine

Evening Standard - Health - 4 days ago

Meningitis vaccine rollout begins but why is the jab important?

Evening Standard - Health - 4 days ago

What to know about the meningitis outbreak in England causing angst among university students

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Health - 4 days ago

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 - Health - 4 days ago

How to get Meningitis B vaccine, where it's available and how much it costs

WalesOnline - Health - 4 days ago

Meningitis and septicaemia warning signs as wider spread still 'possible'

Daily Express - Health - 4 days ago

How can I get a Meningitis B vaccine?

Evening Standard - Health - 4 days ago

Dr Amir Khan warns three 'initial' symptoms could signal meningitis -- Two people have died of meningitis, and at least 11 others are known to be seriously ill...

Daily Express - Health - 4 days ago

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

BBC News - Health - 4 days ago

The Standard podcast: Is London on the brink of a meningitis outbreak?

Evening Standard - Opinion - 4 days ago

Welsh mum shares terrifying first signs of daughter's meningitis

WalesOnline - Health - 4 days ago

Don't ignore four vision changes that could signal meningitis

WalesOnline - Health - 4 days ago

Meningitis warning as four lesser-known signs could appear in the eye -- An expert has explained that these symptoms could be easily "overlooked"

Daily Express - Health - 4 days ago

Mother 'absolutely shocked' to find daughter had meningitis. Video, 00:00:42 -- Mother 'absolutely shocked' to find daughter had meningitis

BBC News - Health - 4 days ago

Thousands of students offered vaccines in bid to stem 'explosive' meningitis

Health chiefs said they have not seen an outbreak on this scale in all of their careers.

Evening Standard - Health - 4 days ago

Students in halls in Kent to be offered meningitis B vaccine over coming days

Some 15 cases of meningitis have so far been reported to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), including two deaths.

Evening Standard - Health - 4 days ago

'Explosive' meningitis spread now national incident as jabs rolled out

Evening Standard - Health - 5 days ago

Dr Amir shares explains how to get vaccinated against meningitis B amid Kent outbreak

Daily Express - Health - 5 days ago

What reduces your risk of getting meningitis as Kent outbreak ongoing

Daily Express - Health - 5 days ago

Climate change is fuelling deadly disease outbreaks: Shocking study reveals how dengue fever cases surge by more than 10-fold following extreme weather

Daily Mail - Science - 5 days ago

Meningitis vaccines that are available in the UK

WalesOnline - Health - 5 days ago

Baby critically ill as 'unprecedented' meningitis outbreak spreads

A nine-month-old is in intensive care as the number of cases reaches 15 and officials warn the figure may still rise

Evening Standard - Health - 5 days ago

Meningitis: Health chiefs dealing with 'explosive' and 'unprecedented' outbreak

Some 15 cases of meningitis have so far been reported to the UK Health Security Agency, including two deaths.

Evening Standard - Health - 5 days ago

Streeting challenges 'anti-science' rhetoric amid meningitis outbreak

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Meningitis outbreak: Students in university halls in Kent to be offered vaccine

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said most students would not already be vaccinated against meningitis B.

Evening Standard - Health - 5 days ago

Everything you need to know about meningitis B - the deadliest form of condition now linked to UK outbreak that's killed two

Daily Mail - Health - 5 days ago

Meningitis outbreak - how to check if your child has had vaccine -- Different vaccinations are offered to children, depending on when they were born

Daily Express - Health - 5 days ago

Surge in pharmacy bookings for meningitis jabs amid Kent outbreak

Superdrug told the Press Association bookings for its service are 65 times higher than a week ago.

Evening Standard - Health - 5 days ago

UK Races To Stop Fatal Meningitis Outbreak Spread Nationwide

UKHSA has contacted over 30,000 students and staff and is offering preventative antibiotics to those potentially exposed.

Newsweek - Health - 5 days ago

Kent meningitis health chiefs accused of sitting on news for a day

Daily Express - Health - 5 days ago

Meningitis B symptoms: the warning signs everyone should know

Meningitis B has been identified as the strain behind the Kent outbreak, but what are the symptoms and who is at risk?

Evening Standard - Health - 5 days ago

Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks

U.S. doctors are getting the word out about how to spot a rare measles complication that had been a relic of the past: subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. It affects a person years after a measles infection, often starting with mobility issues and progressing to paralysis. It’s nearly always fatal.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 5 days ago