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

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The Independent UK · Jul 13

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 · Jul 12

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 · Jun 30

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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

Salon · Jun 19

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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 18

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.

Bored Panda · Jun 17

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

The Guardian - US · Jun 17

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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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 17

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.

Medical Daily · Jun 13

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 Independent UK · Jun 12

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 Times of India · Jun 12

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

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The Independent UK · Jun 12

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 Guardian - UK · Jun 11

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 · Jun 11

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The Independent UK · May 22

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

The Independent UK · May 19

Five meningitis symptoms to look out for in children after junior school pupil falls ill

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The Independent UK · May 19

Fourth case of meningitis linked to Reading outbreak confirmed in junior school pupil

Health officials said the child was recovering well and the risk to the wider public remained low

Evening Standard · May 19

Fourth case of meningitis confirmed in Reading

A junior school pupil is said by health officials to be ‘recovering well’.

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The Times of India · May 16

Meningitis outbreak: calls grow for wider vaccine rollout after Oxfordshire teen dies

The heartbreaking loss of a student in Oxfordshire due to meningitis has sparked renewed advocacy for comprehensive vaccination programs for teens across the UK. With one case of Meningitis B confirmed and further inquiries underway, health experts are rallying for updated immunizations.

Evening Standard · May 16

Charity chief calls for wider rollout of meningitis vaccine

A college student died in Oxfordshire after contracting the disease.

The Times of India · May 16

‘Within hours, he was gone’: Berkshire father shares pain after son dies in meningitis outbreak

The father of a teenager who died after contracting meningitis has paid an emotional tribute to his “funny, sociable and kind-hearted” son, describing how the 17-year-old developed sepsis within hours of first feeling unwell.

The Times of India · May 16

Meningitis outbreak sparks alarm after student dies and 2 others fall ill in Reading Area

Health authorities are investigating a meningitis outbreak in the Reading and Oxfordshire area after one student died and two others were hospitalized. The cases appear linked through social groups of young people, prompting concern and precautionary measures. Experts urge vigilance for symptoms, especially in teenagers and young adults.

The Independent UK · May 16

Father pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ son who died after meningitis outbreak

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The Guardian - UK · May 15

Father pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ son who died after contracting meningitis

Lewis Waters, who attended Henley college in Oxfordshire, was one of three cases reported in Berkshire outbreak

The Times of India · May 15

Meningitis outbreak in Berkshire causes panic in three schools

A student's death from meningitis at Henley College has prompted health officials to investigate links to Reading Blue Coat and Highdown Secondary schools. While the Berkshire strain differs from the Kent outbreak, authorities are providing precautionary treatment to close contacts. Experts emphasize the disease requires close contact to spread, with…

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