Category : Public Health


Kent Meningitis Outbreak: No New Cases Reported

UKHSA confirms no new meningitis cases in Kent outbreak, with 20 confirmed cases and 9 under investigation. Health Secretary praises vaccination efforts as queues for antibiotics and vaccines continue across the county.

Five Stabbings in London Over Weekend Violence

A series of violent incidents across London left five people stabbed over the weekend, with attacks reported in Woolwich, West Drayton, and Dagenham. Police investigations are ongoing.

Meningitis Vaccine Review After Kent Outbreak

Experts are pushing to expand meningitis B vaccine eligibility following a deadly outbreak in Kent, with 18 confirmed cases and 11 under investigation. The JCVI is reviewing the outbreak and considering wider vaccination policies.

Kent Meningitis Outbreak Shows Public Health's Critical Role

A meningitis outbreak in Kent, with 18 confirmed cases and two deaths, underscores the importance of robust public health measures. The response, including vaccinations and antibiotics, has limited spread, reminding us not to take these systems for grante

Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Students Queue for Vaccines

A deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent has sparked public health concerns, with students queuing for vaccines and antibiotics. Learn about the causes, risks, and response to this bacterial disease, which differs significantly from Covid-19.

Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Cases Rise to 29

The meningitis outbreak linked to a Kent nightclub has increased to 29 cases, including two fatalities. Health officials confirm 13 are infected with the rare MenB strain.

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