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What is meningitis strain B – and is there a vaccine?

There are different types of this meningitis and the most common is known as type B

The Independent UK

Meningitis outbreak: Why are students and young people at risk?

The UK Health Security Agency said it had been notified of 13 cases in the Canterbury area of Kent between Friday and Sunday.

Evening Standard

Meningitis Outbreak Near University of Kent Kills Two, 30,000 Alerted

A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has resulted in two deaths and 11 hospitalizations, prompting a major public health response.

International Business Times UK

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Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent and three schools kills two young people with 11 in hospital

Deaths of student and sixth-former named as Juliette announced as long queues for antibiotics form at Canterbury campus

The Guardian - UK

School pupil among two dead in meningitis outbreak

A pupil in Year 13 in Faversham has died, alongside a student at the University of Kent.

Evening Standard

Meningitis Spreads in Kent University Community, Two Dead and 11 Fighting for Life

The urgent response to a meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent, which has resulted in two deaths and 11 hospitalizations. Learn about symptoms, emergency measures, and how to protect yourself.

International Business Times UK

What is meningitis B, what are the symptoms and is there a vaccine?

Warnings to be vigilant for signs of infection after 29 cases identified

The Independent UK

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Two dead and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent

Students in Canterbury given antibiotics for fast-acting and invasive meningococcal disease, says UKHSA

The Guardian - UK

Health warning for students as two die of meningitis

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The Independent UK

'It's terrifying': Students fearful over deadly meningitis outbreak as teacher pays emotional tribute to victim

Headteacher of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Faversham pays tribute to year 13 student who died during the meningitis outbreak in Kent

Evening Standard

Two dead after meningitis and septicaemia outbreak at university

The UKHSA said it was notified of 13 cases with signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia from Friday to Sunday in the Canterbury area of Kent.

Evening Standard

Measles is being reported in at least seven London boroughs

Enfield in north London continues to be the worst impacted borough in the capital

Evening Standard

Six Dead, Dozens Infected: UK Health Officials Warn Deadly Bacteria Found in Common Wet Wipes

Health agencies urge the public to check first aid kits after four brands of non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are confirmed contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.

International Business Times UK

Legionnaires' disease in London: Everything we know about the outbreak linked to two areas of capital

Specialists from the UK Health Security Agency are trying to uncover the source of the disease

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Leak reveals London measles outbreak tops 300 suspected cases

The leaked document from the UK Health Security Agency shows 340 suspected cases, with vaccination levels at a record lows

The Independent UK

London now hit with more than 300 suspected cases in measles outbreak, leaked report shows

Exclusive: Leaked report reveals 34 confirmed measles cases in London were associated with just one school

Evening Standard

North London measles outbreak continues as cases rise

Children have required hospital treatment following an outbreak among mostly unvaccinated kids

The Independent UK

North London measles outbreak infects 50 children

Just 64.3 per cent of five-year-olds in Enfield had received both doses of the MMRV vaccine in 2024-2025

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The Independent UK

Freezing weather caused 2,500 UK deaths as pensioners struggle to heat homes

Winter fuel payment debacle was ‘deadly’ campaigner says, as figures show hundreds died from cold weather

Evening Standard

Cold weather alert issued as snow forecast to hit UK

The alert, from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), will run from 6am on Friday until 8am on Monday

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer pleads with London parents to get children vaccinated against measles amid 'big outbreak' in city

The Prime Minister hit out at politicians ‘giving oxygen to conspiracy theories’ about the safety of vaccines

Evening Standard

Mapped: London’s MMR vaccination rates as measles outbreak hits London

Kensington and Chelsea, Hackney and Hammersmith and Fulham reported the lowest uptake

The Independent UK

Mapped: Areas of England with the lowest MMR vaccine rates

All London boroughs have a vaccination rate below 80 per cent, according to UKHSA data of five-year-olds receiving both MMR vaccines

Evening Standard

Up to 160,000 Londoners could catch measles in a huge outbreak, health chiefs warn as cases spread among children in Enfield

The UK Health Security Agency highlighted modelling showing how the virus could hit the city where vaccination levels are low

The Independent UK

Experts sound alarm on further measles outbreaks due to low vaccination rates

Just 64.3 per cent of five-year-olds in Enfield had received both doses of the MMR vaccine in 2024/25 – one of the lowest rates in the country

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