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The Independent UK

Offer teenagers a meningitis B vaccine on NHS, advisers tell UK government

JCVI says children should have one or two doses of menB vaccine at age 15, depending on if they had vaccine as a baby

The Guardian - UK

Experts say teens should be offered meningitis B jab on NHS – what we know

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Teenagers should get meningitis B jab on the NHS from age 15, health experts say

After deadly outbreak in Kent, JCVI also advises giving two doses of jab to children over 11 who missed out as babies

The Independent UK

Teenagers should be offered meningitis B jab on NHS, Government advisers say

It comes after a series of outbreaks of meningitis, with the most serious being in Kent earlier this year which left two teenagers dead.

Evening Standard

Meningitis B vaccine rollout begins for students – what you need to know

Thousands of students heading to university or residential college this autumn will be eligible for a free meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccine, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that was linked to two deaths. From July 20, participating pharmacies across England will offer MenB vaccinations to eligible students.…

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Why Scotland Is Offering Free Meningitis B Vaccines to Students Before a Rare Infection Turns Life-Threatening

Scotland is offering free meningitis B vaccines to teenagers and first-year students ahead of the new academic year. The campaign aims to protect those at higher risk of infection in shared living accommodations.

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Mother of teen who nearly died of meningitis B urges others to get jab

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The Independent UK

‘My son nearly died from meningitis B. Here’s what I want you to know’

Ross Simpson was just 18 and in his first year at the University of Glasgow when he became critically ill with meningitis in 2023

The Independent UK

Mother whose son was critically ill with MenB urges young to get vaccine

The vaccination programme was announced by UK authorities last month.

Evening Standard

UK teens urged to get Meningitis B jab after deadly student outbreaks

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The Independent UK

Meningitis B: Teenagers warned to get jab after deadly university outbreaks

The risk of MenB for first-year university students is about seven times higher than people a similar age who did not go to university

The Independent UK

Deadly Powassan virus tick transmits in as little as 15 minutes: Check symptoms of Powassan virus, causes, location in US, treatment and prevention explained

Powassan Virus Tick cases: Tick-borne Powassan virus, a rare but dangerous illness, is seeing a surge in US cases, reaching record levels. Unlike Lyme disease, it can transmit in as little as 15 minutes, potentially causing severe neurological issues like encephalitis and meningitis. With no specific treatment or vaccine, health…

The Economic Times

Daveigh Chase, voice of Lilo, dies at 35

The actor from "Lilo & Stitch," "The Ring" and " died of sepsis from meningitis and a blood inflection

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International Business Times UK

How Did Daveigh Chase Die? Real Cause of Death, Family and Career Highlights

Daveigh Chase, known for roles in 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring', has died at 35 due to meningitis and sepsis. Her career spanned diverse roles, leaving a lasting impact.

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Star Of ‘The Ring’ And ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Passes Away At 35 After Boyfriend Started Fundraiser Campaign

Daveigh Chase, known for 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Ring,' 'Donnie Darko,' and 'Spirited Away,' passed away at 35 after battling meningitis.

The Guardian - US

Daveigh Chase, child star known for Lilo & Stitch and The Ring, dies aged 35

Los Angeles-based actor’s boyfriend said she died from meningitis and blood infection which in turn led to sepsis

International Business Times UK

Daveigh Chase Cause of Death Update: 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch' Icon Dies After Total 'Body Shutting Down'

Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring', passed away at 35 due to meningitis and sepsis. Her career and personal struggles left a lasting impact.

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Meningococcal Cases Reach Second-Highest Level in Over a Decade as Drug-Resistant Strain Disproportionately Hits Black Americans

CDC surveillance data (updated June 2026): 463 meningococcal disease cases in 2025 — the second-highest annual count since 2014. The dominant ST-1466 strain is drug resistant and disproportionately kills Black adults ages 30–60 and people with HIV. Here is the full picture.

The Independent UK

Who is eligible for the MenB vaccine? New one-off programme to protect vulnerable to be rolled out

MenB is a serious bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitis group B

The Times of India

UK to offer free Meningitis B vaccine to 1 million young people after deadly outbreaks

A major NHS programme will offer the meningitis B vaccine to around one million young people across the UK, including Year 13 students and those under 25 starting university. This initiative aims to protect vulnerable individuals entering environments where the disease spreads easily, following recent life-claiming outbreaks.

The Independent UK

Meningitis B vaccine: Who is eligible – and when will it be offered?

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The Guardian - UK

UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine

One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three people

The Independent UK

One million young people to be offered meningitis B vaccine on NHS after deadly outbreaks

The one-off programme is set to be offered to young people this autumn

The Independent UK

All my children might die before they’re 35, says mum after missed test results reveal rare genetic condition

Sarah Bingham, 39, from Weston-super-Mare, said her son Caleb nearly died at eight months old after having blood poisoning and bacterial meningitis

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