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UK issues measles warning to holidaymakers as cases surge in Europe

Measles can lead to serious complications, such as meningitis and brain swelling

The Independent UK

‘My daughter went into hospital with flu symptoms – and ended up a quadruple amputee’

Lily McGarry’s mother opens up about ‘terrifying’ moment hospital called to say her daughter was in a coma as family fundraise for treatment and also call on people to get meningitis vaccine

The Independent UK

The UK is rolling out a world-first vaccine for gonorrhoea. What about the rest of Europe?

The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.

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Experts make new recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines, but it's unclear what happens next

A federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis

The Independent UK

151 dead as Nigeria struggles with rapidly spreading outbreak

Local partners have described the recent rise in fatalities as ‘alarming’

The Independent UK

Nigeria struggles to rein in a widespread meningitis outbreak that has killed at least 150

Nigerian health authorities are struggling to contain a rapidly spreading meningitis outbreak that has so far killed 151 people across the west African nation, mostly in remote parts of the northern region with children affected the most

The Independent UK

France urges meningitis vaccination amid warning of 'particularly high' number of cases

Public Health France said vaccinating infants and young people against certain serotypes of the serious infection was important for preventing it.

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Boy, 4, Dies Suddenly After Crying Blood—Devastated Parents Share Heartbreaking Tribute

A family holiday to Blackpool turned into a nightmare for Sammy and John Knowles when their 4-year-old son, Jaxon, suddenly became ill and tragically passed away just days later.

The Fashion Central

Poisoning or bacterial meningitis could be behind dozens of mysterious deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A cluster of deaths linked to a mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be the result of a poisoning or bacterial meningitis, the WHO has suggested.

LiveScience

Tragic Loss: Miracle Baby Dies Suddenly After Family Holiday Amid Meningitis Crisis

A heartbreaking tragedy has struck a family after a brief holiday turned fatal for little Jaxon, a four-year-old boy whose sudden illness led to his untimely death.

The Fashion Central

Woman Returns From Vacation With Headache, Strange Leg Symptoms, Doctors Find Brain Worms

The woman was diagnosed with eosinophilic meningitis from rat lungworm, a parasitic worm that gets into the human body typically through contaminated food.

Medical Daily

Lidl urgently recalls cheddar cheese over fears it can cause flu-like symptoms

Listeria can cause flu like symptoms and even meningitis in severe cases

The Independent UK

France boosts meningitis vaccinations to fight rise in deadly infections

France has expanded its vaccination programme against meningococcal disease from 1 January in response to a rise in cases, particularly among children and teenagers who are more vulnerable to severe forms of meningitis.

Radio France Internationale

Teen Almost Dies From Meningitis After Sharing A Vape And Drinks During Night Out: Symptoms To Look Out For

An 18-year-old almost died from meningitis, likely contracted from sharing a vape and drinks. Early diagnosis saved her life.

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Evening Standard

UK ‘on the brink of defeating’ meningitis C

There were just three cases of meningococcal group C – the infection which can lead to meningitis C – last year, the UK Health Security Agency said.

Newcastle Herald

'Amazing': How Knights legend Tony Butterfield helped Jacob live again

'He nearly died half a dozen times in hospital.'

Evening Standard

Ex-Spurs scout, 31, died from meningitis after being sent home from London hospital without a brain scan

Family of Reece Darcheville pay tribute to ‘amazing dad’ and call for better awareness of condition

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Pharmacist Pleads No Contest To Involuntary Manslaughter Charges

Pharmacist and executive plead no contest to manslaughter in 2012 meningitis outbreak case, highlighting importance of safety measures in pharmaceutical pr...

The Independent UK

Pharmacist blamed for deaths in US meningitis outbreak will plead no contest in Michigan case

Prosecutors in Michigan have struck a deal with a pharmacist who is blamed for deaths from a national meningitis outbreak in 2012

Al Jazeera

WHO reports 300 cholera deaths in Sudan, warns dengue and meningitis rising

More than 25 million people across the country face acute hunger as well as outbreaks of disease due to civil war.

AAP

Hospital failed boy before his avoidable death: coroner

A toddler's death from bacterial meningitis could have been prevented if he wasn't initially misdiagnosed, a coroner has found.

LiveScience

This is what it's like to treat a 'brain-eating' amoeba infection

A now-retired doctor in Texas describes his experience treating a child with a brain-eating amoeba infection.

Evening Standard

What is meningococcal disease? UK issues health warning about potentially deadly condition

Infected people have returned to the country from the famous Hajj pilgrimage, the annual event for Muslims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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