Meningitis vaccine chaos as nearly 100 people turned away and cases rise

Health Secretary Wes Streeting earlier visited the centre for almost two hours to give his support. Asked by the Mirror if he was happy with what he had seen, he said: “I think we've seen a really, re ...

Meningitis B strain that's left two dead in Kent outbreak may be more infectious, scientists warn

Health officials are racing to understand whether this dangerous variant of meningitis B has evolved in a way that allows it ...

Killer Kent Meningitis B strain may have evolved to become 'better at transmitting', scientists warn

Health officials are racing to understand whether this dangerous variant of meningitis B has evolved in a way that allows it to spread more easily between people.

Three cheerleaders in hospital with meningitis as outbreak hits London college and Morrisons depot with medics left mystified at speed of spread and cases rise to 27

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced the number of cases had increased by seven to 27 in its latest update today - ...

Meningitis vaccine expansion explained

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed that the meningitis B vaccines will be given to more people in Kent. But who is now eligible, how many people have had the jab so far and are there plans ...