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26/03/2026

24/03/2026

Meningitis Research Foundation funds pioneering research, supports people affected by meningitis in the UK and Ireland, and drives global awareness and understanding. Learn more, get support or donate today.

19/03/2026

Livia's grieving mum is urging young people and parents to be aware of the symptoms.

19/03/2026

The recent meningitis outbreak is heartbreaking. My thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones, and those still fighting this devastating disease.

As a pharmacist for nearly 20 years, I know how serious MenB is. There is a generation of teenagers and young adults who missed out on the MenB vaccine when it was introduced in 2015. They are now in universities and colleges, in exactly the high-contact environments where this disease spreads.

That's why I've written to the Secretary of State for Health urging the Government to close this gap, with a full catch-up vaccination programme for students and young adults, delivered through universities, pharmacies, and the NHS.

Where a disease has a vaccine, no one should be left unprotected.

16/03/2026

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16/03/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the deaths following the reported outbreak of meningitis in Kent. Our heartfelt thoughts are with their families, friends and the surrounding communities at this incredibly difficult time.

We urge students, staff and families to remain vigilant for the signs and symptoms of meningitis, which can include a high fever, severe headache, vomiting, sensitivity to light, confusion, cold hands and feet, limb pain, and, in some cases, a rash that does not fade under pressure.

Symptoms can appear suddenly and be easily mistaken for flu, a heavy cold or even a hangover, so it is vital that anyone who is concerned seeks urgent medical help immediately.

At Meningitis Now, we are here for anyone who needs information, guidance or someone to talk to during what can be a frightening and uncertain time. You can find more information from https://bit.ly/4rAHm1x or by calling our nurse-led Helpline on 0808 80 10 388, open Monday to Friday.

You can read our statement on the developing news of this outbreak here: https://bit.ly/4rEYXp3

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01/03/2026

Thank you to Andrea, who met with me to discuss Meningitis B in teenagers.

Andrea's niece sadly passed away from Meningitis, after she went to sleep with only a headache.

As a Pharmacist, I have seen first-hand the incredible impact of vaccines, especially during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

While babies born today are vaccinated routinely for Meningitis B, the generation of young people born before 2015 are still at risk.

You can get a private vaccine for teenagers at the cost of £220 but like Andrea I believe we need to do more.

Read about the Meningitis Research Foundation and their work 👇
https://www.meningitis.org/

05/12/2025

Sad to read this, please keep raising awareness

Meg Draper had made a "big impression" in the five weeks she was at university before contracting type B meningitis

The 18-year-old died in October leading to calls from her parents to introduce a vaccine, or booster, to be made available to young adults on the NHS

Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crrerl0pw9do