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France urges meningitis vaccination amid warning of 'particularly high' number of cases

Public Health France said vaccinating infants and young people against certain serotypes of the serious infection was important for preventing it.

Euronews

Boy, 4, Dies Suddenly After Crying Blood—Devastated Parents Share Heartbreaking Tribute

A family holiday to Blackpool turned into a nightmare for Sammy and John Knowles when their 4-year-old son, Jaxon, suddenly became ill and tragically passed away just days later.

The Fashion Central

Poisoning or bacterial meningitis could be behind dozens of mysterious deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A cluster of deaths linked to a mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be the result of a poisoning or bacterial meningitis, the WHO has suggested.

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Tragic Loss: Miracle Baby Dies Suddenly After Family Holiday Amid Meningitis Crisis

A heartbreaking tragedy has struck a family after a brief holiday turned fatal for little Jaxon, a four-year-old boy whose sudden illness led to his untimely death.

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Woman Returns From Vacation With Headache, Strange Leg Symptoms, Doctors Find Brain Worms

The woman was diagnosed with eosinophilic meningitis from rat lungworm, a parasitic worm that gets into the human body typically through contaminated food.

Medical Daily

Lidl urgently recalls cheddar cheese over fears it can cause flu-like symptoms

Listeria can cause flu like symptoms and even meningitis in severe cases

The Independent UK

France boosts meningitis vaccinations to fight rise in deadly infections

France has expanded its vaccination programme against meningococcal disease from 1 January in response to a rise in cases, particularly among children and teenagers who are more vulnerable to severe forms of meningitis.

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Teen Almost Dies From Meningitis After Sharing A Vape And Drinks During Night Out: Symptoms To Look Out For

An 18-year-old almost died from meningitis, likely contracted from sharing a vape and drinks. Early diagnosis saved her life.

International Business Times UK

UK ‘on the brink of defeating’ meningitis C

There were just three cases of meningococcal group C – the infection which can lead to meningitis C – last year, the UK Health Security Agency said.

Evening Standard

'Amazing': How Knights legend Tony Butterfield helped Jacob live again

'He nearly died half a dozen times in hospital.'

Newcastle Herald

Ex-Spurs scout, 31, died from meningitis after being sent home from London hospital without a brain scan

Family of Reece Darcheville pay tribute to ‘amazing dad’ and call for better awareness of condition

Evening Standard

Pharmacist Pleads No Contest In Meningitis Outbreak Case

Massachusetts pharmacist pleads no contest to manslaughter in 2012 meningitis outbreak case, causing widespread illness and deaths.

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Michigan Judge Postpones Sentencing In Fatal Meningitis Outbreak Case

Michigan judge postpones sentencing for Barry Cadden in fatal meningitis outbreak case, leaving families seeking justice.

AAP

'Major error': Doctor's admission after toddler's death

A doctor who wrongly diagnosed a 19-month-old with gastro, days before he died of meningitis, has thought about the "error" every day since, an inquest heard.

AAP

Sick boy was 'so much worse' when let go from hospital

A coroner is investigating the circumstances that led to a 19-month-old boy's death from meningitis after he was seen by multiple health professionals.

The Guardian - US

Bacteria that cause meningitis on the rise, CDC warns

US public health agency alert warns of 422 cases reported in the country last year, the highest since 2014

LiveScience

Rare meningitis and bloodstream infections on the rise in the US, CDC warns

The CDC issued a health alert about an uptick in invasive meningococcal disease in 2023 that appears to be continuing into 2024.

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