Meningitis B Outbreak: 5,000 Kent Students Offered Vaccine
A targeted vaccination programme is underway for 5,000 students at the University of Kent after an unprecedented meningitis B outbreak linked to a Canterbury nightclub left two dead.
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Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Infant Fights for Life Amid Spread Fears
A baby girl from Folkestone is critically ill with meningitis B as the Kent outbreak deepens. Health officials fear a 'second wave' as students travel for Easter, with 15 cases and 2 deaths confirmed.
Kent Student's Meningitis Ordeal Leaves Her Immobilised
Annabelle Mackay, a University of Kent law student, was left unable to see, move or speak after contracting meningitis B following a night out in Canterbury. Her harrowing story highlights the deadly outbreak that has claimed two lives.
How to Get Meningitis B Vaccine During Kent Outbreak
Dr Amir Khan details how to obtain the MenB vaccine privately as two deaths and 11 serious cases are reported in Canterbury. The NHS only offers it to babies, leaving older groups vulnerable.
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A 17-year-old boy in Florida used first aid knowledge from a hospital visit to recognise his father's heart attack symptoms during a park football game, calling emergency services and helping save his life.
Mackenzie Cotter Details Eighth Heart Surgery and Recovery
Mackenzie Cotter, wife of rugby star Reuben Cotter, shares her emotional experience undergoing a complex eighth heart operation, highlighting family support and fan messages.
Scottish Labour Pledge to Tackle Cancer Screening Inequalities
Scottish Labour pledges to address 'gross inequalities' in cancer screening, modernise diagnostics, and meet the 62-day treatment standard if elected in May's Holyrood elections.
Teen's Recovery After Ibiza Head Injury on Stroke Ward
Daniel Hurst, 19, spent four months on a stroke ward after a severe head injury in Ibiza. Now planning to run the London Marathon, he shares his journey of recovery and resilience.
Periods Cost UK Women £20,000, Force Food Cuts
New data reveals the average British woman spends over £20,000 on period management, with many cutting back on essentials like food. Period poverty affects over a third, sparking calls for free products.
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Meningitis B Tragedy: Teen's Festival Death Sparks Warning
George Zographou died from meningitis B at a music festival after medics missed symptoms. His family now warns about vaccine gaps as new outbreak hits Kent.
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Call for Prostate Cancer Screening to Save Lives in UK
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Pharmacies Slammed for Meningitis Vaccine Price Gouging
Pharmacies face accusations of immoral profiteering by charging hundreds for meningitis B vaccines amid outbreak panic, as Health Secretary urges public not to be exploited.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Two Dead, Schools Affected
A meningitis B outbreak in Kent has resulted in two deaths and several confirmed or suspected cases across multiple grammar schools, with health experts providing urgent guidance.
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Kent Meningitis Outbreak: 'Explosive' Spread Prompts Urgent Response
Health chiefs are dealing with an unprecedented meningitis outbreak in Kent, with 15 cases and two deaths reported. Thousands of students are being urged to get vaccines and antibiotics.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Baby Fights for Life
A nine-month-old girl is in intensive care as a meningitis outbreak claims two lives in Kent and spreads to France, prompting urgent public health action.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Baby Critically Ill, Two Dead
A nine-month-old baby girl is critically ill with meningitis amid a major outbreak in Kent that has claimed two lives and infected 15 people, with health officials responding urgently.
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Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Two Dead, Four Schools Affected
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has claimed two lives, with 15 cases reported to UKHSA. Four schools have confirmed or suspected cases, but health officials advise against closures.
Eight Unusual Ways to Contract Meningitis
Following a deadly outbreak in Kent, health experts reveal eight obscure transmission routes for meningitis, including vaping, second-hand smoke, and sharing utensils.
HMPV Virus Spikes in US, No Vaccine or Treatment Exists
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Meningitis B Outbreak in East Kent: Two Deaths, Vaccines Rolled Out
Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the Meningitis B outbreak in East Kent 'unprecedented' as 15 cases are confirmed, including two fatalities. A targeted vaccination programme is underway.
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