Meningitis victim’s father says ‘no family should experience this pain and tragedy’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 20
'Her legacy must be lasting change': Family of schoolgirl, 18, who died in meningitis outbreak demand all young people get vaccine Family of Kent schoolgirl Juliette Kenny, 18, say their devastation is ‘immeasurable’ after ‘fit and healthy’ teenager died just hours after falling seriously ill Evening Standard · Mar 20
Family of teenager who died after meningitis outbreak call for better protection Juliette Kenny is one of two students who have died following the outbreak of meningitis B in Kent. Evening Standard · Mar 20
Father of meningitis victim, 18, tells of family’s ‘immeasurable’ devastation Michael Kenny’s daughter Juliette, a sixth-former at a school in Kent, died one day after showing symptoms The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
Family of girl, 18, who died after meningitis outbreak pay tribute to ‘beautifully positive’ daughter Juliette Kenny died on Saturday March 14, one day after first showing symptoms which were vomiting and discolouration in her cheeks The Independent UK · Mar 20
Meningitis B latest: Cases linked to outbreak fall as infections downgraded but experts call for ‘vigilance’ Experts warned a wave of secondary cases may be yet to come The Independent UK · Mar 20
Bacterial meningitis is deadly, but can also have life-altering long-term effects – new study Bacterial meningitis is once again in global headlines, with recent cases linked to the University of Otago in New Zealand and a fast-growing outbreak at the University of Kent in England. The Conversation · Mar 20
Meningitis: Family describes ‘immeasurable loss’ as officials face questions More than 100 students who were waiting in line for the meningitis vaccine were turned away when the queue reached ‘capacity’ on Thursday. Evening Standard · Mar 20
Deadly meningitis is spreading in the UK. Could an outbreak happen in the US? Meningococcal disease kills 10 to 15 infected people out of every 100 - even when it is treated The Independent UK · Mar 19
Meningitis outbreak spreads to London as health bosses warn 'sporadic cases' could be seen around UK Health officials say it is ‘too early’ to know if the Kent meningitis outbreak has peaked Evening Standard · Mar 19
Students given meningitis vaccination deadline after dozens turned away IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 19
More than 100 students turned away for meningitis vaccine ‘due to capacity’ The university said the vaccination clinic will reopen on Friday from 9am to 5pm and advised people to be in the queue by 2pm The Independent UK · Mar 19
Meningitis outbreak: Students turned away for vaccines in Kent Two students have died and others are being treated in hospital as health officials try to establish why meningitis has spread so rapidly. Evening Standard · Mar 19
Bulletin PM briefing: New meningitis cases and US fighter jet shot in Iran In case you missed them – here are five of today’s top stories The Independent UK · Mar 19
The Independent UK · Mar 19 More people offered meningitis B jab after new cases are confirmed IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Who is eligible? New meningitis vaccine expansion explained Health Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed that the meningitis B vaccines will be given to more people in Kent
Evening Standard · Mar 19 Meningitis vaccine expansion explained Health Secretary Wes Streeting visited the University of Kent on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Health Secretary promises more meningitis vaccines as number of cases rise to 27 Wes Streeting said the spread of meningitis is not like Covid but he wanted more people to be protected.
Evening Standard · Mar 19 Mother who was told son might not survive meningitis B urges wider vaccination Gaynor Simpson wants the menB jab to be available to teenagers and young people.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Mother backs push for meningitis jab for teenagers after son’s near-death battle Ross Simpson fell critically ill and his family was told he might not survive
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19 Meningitis vaccine eligibility expanded after Kent outbreak rises to 27 Anyone who was at Club Chemistry in Canterbury from 5 March to 15 March advised to get antibiotics and vaccination
Evening Standard · Mar 19 Meningitis cases rise to 27 in Kent outbreak Two students have died and a number of others have been admitted to hospital in what experts say is an ‘unusual’ outbreak
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Government accused of ‘playing Russian roulette’ with meningitis B vaccine IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Bulletin AM briefing: Warning issued over meningitis outbreak – and today’s other top stories Here are five of this morning’s biggest stories