Meningitis can cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves if not treated quickly
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Meningitis can cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves if not treated quickly
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Children and young adults have been urged to get vaccinations against infections that cause meningitis and blood poisoning amid a “deeply worrying” rise in cases.
Experts warned a wave of secondary cases may be yet to come
The Bexsero vaccine used to protect against menB should protect against the strain identified
Two vaccinations are offered to protect against the main causes of meningitis, but analysis of government data shows uptake…
Experts warned a wave of secondary cases may be yet to come
Experts warned a wave of secondary cases may be yet to come
Health bosses said they are coordinating a national response to the outbreak
