Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Health chiefs are investigating 29 cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent following an “explosive” outbreak that has ...

Outbreaks of bacterial meningococcal disease in England and recent cases in students in New Zealand have raised awareness of ...

New evidence from a six-country study led by the Montreal Children’s Hospital and Children’s National Hospital shows simple blood and urine tests could spare many young infants with fevers from more ...

Vaccinations are available to prevent several types of meningitis, and staying up-to-date on recommended vaccines and boosters is crucial for protection. Practicing good hygiene, such as frequent ...

Meningitis B has been confirmed as the strain identified in some of the cases in Kent, following the tragic deaths of a school pupil and a university student amidst a growing outbreak. Concerns are ...