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Could the meningitis outbreak lead to a lockdown like during Covid?

Could the meningitis outbreak lead to a lockdown like during Covid?

The experts have explained Two young people have died and 20 more are sick in the UK, after the outbreak of a deadly meningitis in Kent. An urgent public health alert has now been issued as health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection. Following an outbreak thought to have […]

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Symptoms of meningitis to look out for and how to find out if you’re vaccinated

Symptoms of meningitis to look out for and how to find out if you’re vaccinated

Here’s all you need to know The recent outbreak of meningitis in Kent has left two people dead, and a number of cases being reported. The infectious disease broke out in the Canterbury area with 20 reported cases of the “invasive” meningitis in Kent, as per the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The outbreak has […]

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Meningitis strain behind deadly outbreak in Kent identified

Meningitis strain behind deadly outbreak in Kent identified

Two people have died and a number are seriously ill Meningitis has been making headlines in the UK after a recent outbreak in southeast England led to a number of hospitalisations and the deaths of two students. The infectious disease broke out in the Canterbury area with at least a dozen reported cases of the […]

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Meningitis and its symptoms explained after UK outbreak

Meningitis and its symptoms explained after UK outbreak

Two people have died and a number are seriously ill Meningitis has been making headlines in the UK after a recent outbreak in southeast England led to a number of hospitalisations and the deaths of two students. The infectious disease broke out in the Canterbury area with 13 reported cases of the “invasive” meningitis in […]

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Gay and bisexual men to be offered monkeypox vaccine

Gay and bisexual men to be offered monkeypox vaccine

People should not come forward unless contacted The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said that vaccines for monkeypox should be offered to some gay and bisexual men. The medical body has recommended the smallpox vaccine Imvanex, which has shown to be effective, reports Sky News. #Monkeypox updateToday we’ve published the latest cases data report […]

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