IT began looking like a mild case of teenage flu but within hours had plunged our son into a life or death crisis. We ...

Influenza, often called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that spreads every year around the world. It is caused ...

Every week has brought new developments, new hearings, new appointments, and new announcements in the world of vaccine policy ...

A mum who 'forgot how to walk' after her flu turned out to be viral meningitis is calling for mandatory education in universities after two ...

People are being urged to remain vigilant after a meningitis outbreak in Kent. Two people have died, and two more cases have ...

Unprecedented emergency measures are being taken to prevent a nationwide outbreak, as officials confirm meningitis B is ...

While the risk to the wider public remains low, the meningitis outbreak in Kent has highlighted how quickly meningococcal ...

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 While the danger to the broader public remains minimal, the meningitis outbreak in Kent has underlined how rapidly meningococcal disease can escalate. It is essential to treat it ...

Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis in Kent. An 18-year-old pupil at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in ...

Dr Amir Khan revealed three initial warning signs to watch for after two people died in the Canterbury region of Kent ...

A doctor has named seven common illnesses that are commonly confused with meningitis after the UK Health Security Agency confirmed the exact strain responsible for the deadly outbreak ...

Our expert guide to the disease, including the symptoms to watch out for, who is most at risk and how to protect yourself ...