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BREAKING NOW

CDC tells British to wash their hands.

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March 18, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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😷 and hand sanitiser remain easily available to buy, young lady....
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March 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM
pessimisticpersim.bsky.social
MENINGITIS PREVENTION

Always wash your hands.

The person you just shook hands with could have been rubbing their meningococcal all day right before you met them.

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March 23, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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MENINGITIS ALERT 🚨

CDC says do NOT double dip.

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March 24, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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👇🇬🇧 "Health secretary Wes Streeting gives update on ‘unprecedented’ meningitis outbreak" #WesStreeting
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Kent university students offered meningitis vaccine amid ‘unprecedented’ outbreak – UK politics live
Most people not vaccinated against strain that has led to 15 cases and two deaths, a government scientist said
www.theguardian.com
March 17, 2026 at 1:18 PM
journosnews.com
A meningitis outbreak in England has triggered urgent public health action, with authorities deploying antibiotics and vaccines to contain rising cases among students.

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Meningitis Outbreak in England Raises Public Health Response Concerns Among Students
A meningitis outbreak in southeast England is prompting an intensified public health response, with authorities deploying antibiotics and targeted vaccination
journosnews.com
March 20, 2026 at 3:12 AM
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Kent meningitis outbreak may have peaked as UKHSA reports slowdown in cases #Science #HealthandMedicine #InfectiousDiseases #MeningitisOutbreak #UKHealth #PublicHealth

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/20/kent-meningitis-outbreak-may-have-peaked
Kent meningitis outbreak may have peaked as UKHSA reports slowdown in cases
Experts continue to analyse strain of MenB to understand whether it has become more likely to spread or cause disease
www.theguardian.com
March 21, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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The UK Health Security Agency has said it acted “very, very quickly” following a meningitis outbreak in Kent, in which two young people have died.

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March 17, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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March 18, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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March 17, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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Meningitis - what you need to know thanks to #DeviSridhar #health #MeningitisOutbreak www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Meningitis is back – and here is why | Devi Sridhar
After two deaths, it’s right to be concerned and to discuss investment in public health. But our system is good and it’s working, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of ...
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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More confirmed cases of meningitis in the UK as total rises to 34 #KentMeningitisOutbreak #ClubChemistry #Canterbury #MeningitisOutbreak #UKHSA
Meningitis cases rise to 34 as health experts investigate outbreak
The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed 34 cases linked to meningitis
www.standard.co.uk
March 21, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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UK Meningitis outbreak: Cases rise to 20 as health officials deal with ‘explosive’ outbreak #MeningitisOutbreak #Kent #Canterbury #ClubChemistry #UKHSA
Meningitis: Cases rise to 20 as health officials deal with ‘explosive’ outbreak
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the number of cases could rise in the coming days.
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March 18, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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MENINGITIS SAFETY TIPS 🚨

CDC says if someone is blatantly showing you their meningococcal stay at least 6ft away.

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March 23, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Feed: "Pharmacy Business"
By: Sreedevi N R on Wednesday, March 25, 2026
NHS waited two days before raising meningitis alarm
Hospital delays in reporting meningitis outbreak led to 22 cases, 2 deaths, and 4 in ICU. Why did they wait 2 days to alert officials, risking lives? Experts say this delay hindered early contact tracing. Are hospitals putting lives at risk by waiting for formal diagnoses before raising alarms? #MeningitisOutbreak #PublicHealth #HospitalNegligence
www.pharmacy.biz
March 26, 2026 at 2:48 AM
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Feed: "Pharmacy Business"
By: Lakshmi Prabha on Saturday, March 21, 2026
Asda reduces price of meningitis shot amid push for wider coverage
Asda Pharmacy steps up to offer MenB vaccine at cost price amidst outbreak fears, but will it be enough to meet the surging demand across the UK? With limited government doses available, the public is left scrambling for protection. Should you opt for antibiotics or wait for the vaccine to kick in? #MeningitisOutbreak #AsdaPharmacy #VaccineShortage
www.pharmacy.biz
March 22, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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By: Lakshmi Prabha on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Pharmacies see a surge in demand for meningitis vaccine
Meningitis outbreak sparks vaccine frenzy in UK pharmacies! Limited stock leads to high demand, urging public to be patient. Are you prepared for the targeted vaccinations in Kent? Stay informed and stay safe. #MeningitisOutbreak #VaccineDemand #StaySafe
www.pharmacy.biz
March 19, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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By: Sreedevi N R on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
PHA reassures parents after suspected meningitis case in Belfast
Health officials in Northern Ireland confirm suspected meningococcal case not linked to England outbreak. Student in hospital, not confirmed if meningitis. No increased risk to public. UKHSA announces vaccination programme in Kent. Why is outbreak spreading so rapidly? #MeningitisOutbreak
www.pharmacy.biz
March 19, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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By: Lakshmi Prabha on Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent kills two, CCA, NPA offer to step in
Tragedy strikes at the University of Kent as a deadly meningitis outbreak claims lives. Urgent calls for preventive antibiotics and swift action on symptoms. Could expanding vaccine services in pharmacies help prevent future outbreaks? Stay informed, stay safe. #MeningitisOutbreak #PreventionIsKey
www.pharmacy.biz
March 18, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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Meningitis Outbreak at UK College Kills One Student, Raises Concerns as Health Authorities Monitor Spread

A student has died and two others have been hospitalized following a meningitis outbreak linked to a college i…

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https://akerix.com/article/meningitis-cases-usa
May 15, 2026 at 4:10 AM
informingbritain.com
"WE WARNED OF MENINGITIS OUTBREAK HELL"
@lukealsford.bsky.social / @nooramykkanen.bsky.social for @metro.co.uk (South)

The #MeningitisOutbreak that has killed two students and left 19 more fighting for life could have been avoided, parents/campaigners claim.

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March 18, 2026 at 11:37 PM
informingbritain.com
"FATAL MENINGITIS OUTBREAK DECLARED NATIONAL INCIDENT"
@eleanorhayward.bsky.social / #BenEllery / @alimitib.bsky.social / @georgiamay.bsky.social / #LaraWildenberg for @thetimes.com

The #MeningitisOutbreak is being treated as a #NationalIncident.

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March 18, 2026 at 12:18 AM