MenB jab to be offered to some Year 11 school pupils in Kent as cases fall
As of 12.30pm on Monday, 20 cases of meningitis had been confirmed, with a further three under investigation. Source link
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Doctor reveals whether we’re heading for meningitis lockdown
The number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent has dropped as thousands of young people in the area are vaccinated against the disease. Confirmed cases have fallen from 23 to 20, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said in an update on Sunday morning, after they were downgraded following further testing. Meanwhile, suspected cases under investigation have also fallen from 11 to nine, meaning the total number of cases is 29, down from 34 on Saturday. Two people, 18 year old Juliette Kenny, and an unnamed University of Kent student, have died following the start of the outbreak. And now a doctor has explained whether a national lockdown in an effort to halt the spread of the outbreak is on the cards. Dr Ahmed, who has almost half a million followers on TikTok, where he describes himself as “healthcare Gordon Ramsay”, said he recognised people are concerned about the outbreak, but issued a note of caution. “Ok, untwist your panties, put them back in the drawer, and listen,” he said. “Yes, …
Meningitis: ‘Sporadic’ household clusters could appear elsewhere in UK
Two people have died and more have been admitted to hospital as health leaders deal with an ‘unprecedented’ outbreak of the deadly bug. Source link
Doctor explains why Kent meningitis outbreak is so serious
A student receives the Meningitis B vaccine at the University of Kent in Canterbury (Image: Getty Images) With the number of meningitis cases connected to an outbreak in Kent now at 29, a medical expert has outlined why the situation is so serious. Two people – 18-year-old Juliette Kenny and an unnamed 21-year-old – have died, while students and young people across the region are being offered vaccinations and antibiotics in a bid to contain the spread of the infection. The UK Health Security Agency has now confirmed the number of cases linked to the outbreak has climbed to 29. This comprises 18 confirmed infections and a further 11 “probable cases”, all connected to Kent. Thirteen of the 18 confirmed cases are verified to be the strain of the disease known as MenB. All cases have necessitated hospital admission. Now, an A&E doctor with nearly half a million TikTok followers has explained why the outbreak warrants such grave attention. READ MORE: Mutant ‘superpowers’ bacteria may be behind Kent’s meningitis outbreak READ MORE: Father of tragic …
Hundreds of students queue at university after rollout of meningitis B vaccine
Security walked along the queue handing out blue face masks. Source link