Two students from Kent have died, while several more are in hospital, after an outbreak of meningitis in the Canterbury area. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said the outbreak is likely to ...

Meningococcal meningitis spreads through saliva and requires close contact. Viral meningitis can be caused by viruses like the measles virus and chickenpox. Fungal meningitis can occur when a fungus ...

The bacteria that cause meningitis B are highly contagious and spread through close contact, such as by sneezing, coughing, ...

Meanwhile, scientists believe the vaccine is effective against the strain of Meningitis B seen in Kent, but say more research ...

Vaccinations are available to prevent several types of meningitis, and staying up-to-date on recommended vaccines and boosters is crucial for protection. Practicing good hygiene, such as frequent ...

Thousands of students in Kent have been offered antibiotics and the MenB vaccine Two people have died from meningitis in Kent, and another 18 people are confirmed to have the disease as part of an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Symptoms of meningitis include a high temperature, headache, vomiting, a stiff neck and being unable to tolerate bright light - ...

Five new cases of meningitis have been confirmed in Kent on Wednesday morning, March 18, taking the total number of suspected cases in what has been described as an unprecedented outbreak to 20. Nine ...

Two people have died and 11 are reported seriously ill following an outbreak of "invasive" meningitis at the University of ...

A TV doctor has issued some vital meningitis advice he says could “save a life”. Doctor Hilary Jones has urged the public to "always be vigilant" for warning signs of the infection. His alert follows ...