Meningitis

Students queuing to receive vaccines and antibiotics at the University of Kent campus in Canterbury.

York pharmacy says demand outstripping supply for meningitis vaccine
Pharmacies are being inundated with requests for private meningitis B vaccines amid the Kent outbreak.

The symptoms of freshers flu are similar to that of a bad cold. (Photo: Pexels/Edward Jenner)

What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms

Students have been urged to get the meningitis vaccine before the start of the new academic term. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

What is meningitis? The signs and symptoms to look out for

The UKHSA urges students to protect themselves from deadly meningitis. (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

Warning issued to students to protect themselves against meningitis

Could you tell the difference between a harmless rash from a fatal illness? (Photo: Pexel, Ximena Mora)

Pharmacist warns over 10 tell-tale skin conditions we shouldn't ignore

A book has been created for parents and caregivers - so they can be well-equipped, should they have to perform CPR on a child

A book has been created to teach parents CPR

Jordan Banjo’s youngest child is in hospital for sepsis. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Jordan Banjo’s baby Tre in hospital with sepsis

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates all four of her limbs

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates limbs

Cooper spent six nights in hospital - including three in an intensive care unit

Mother issues warning after son, 11, became ill from rare Covid-19 side effect

Soldier Marc Haigh speaks about his personal battle with survivor's guilt after his twin brother contracted meningitis at birth. Image: Tony Johnson.

Yorkshire soldier's survivor's guilt over twin brother's meningitis fight

Lewis Hilton saved six lives with his organ donation

'We are so very proud': Yorkshire teen saved SIX lives with organs after tragic ...

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'We are so very proud': Yorkshire teen saved SIX lives with organs after tragic ...

Nick climbs high after meningitis battle

Meningitis is a serious infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the common signs and symptoms of meningitis you need to know about

Symptoms of meningitis include a rash which doesnt fade under pressure

What you need to know about the risk of meningitis if your child is starting uni...

Lewis Hilton

Teenager who died of meningitis '˜saved' six others

Lasting trauma of new born meningitis

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Pin-prick meningitis test could be available within five years

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Q&A: NHS rolls out meningitis jab for babies

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Meningitis boy ‘recovering’

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Knowing the signs of meningitis can save lives
From: Kate Rowland, chief executive, Meningitis UK.
By The Newsroom

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Meningitis suspected over death of student

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Meningitis kills mother-to-be but baby saved

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Genetic breakthrough over tragic deaths of children from meningitis

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Meningitis victim died after being denied drugs in hospital

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