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Meningitis cases surge as vaccination rates fall

Health officials sound alarm as invasive meningococcal disease cases jump 35% in England, with vaccine uptake falling below crucial thresholds. Experts warn of rising sepsis risk and call for urgent action.

NHS rapid blood test for child sepsis breakthrough

The NHS is trialling a groundbreaking rapid blood test that can detect deadly sepsis and meningitis in children within hours, potentially saving countless young lives across UK hospitals.

Deadly Meningitis Outbreak: UK Health Alert

UKHSA issues urgent warning as invasive meningococcal disease cases surge across England. Learn the critical symptoms and who's most at risk in this developing health crisis.

Girl, 13, dies from meningitis after hospital sent her home

Exclusive: The heartbreaking story of a 13-year-old girl who died from meningitis hours after being sent home from hospital, prompting urgent NHS safety reforms and raising serious questions about emergency care protocols.

Graduate, 23, dies from meningitis days after symptoms

A promising university graduate died from meningitis just days after falling ill, with her family initially believing she had freshers' flu. The 23-year-old's sudden deterioration serves as a tragic warning about the deadly disease.

Student's freshers flu was deadly sepsis

A university fresher's week illness turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle after doctors initially dismissed his symptoms as freshers' flu. Read the shocking story of survival.

Teen loses legs after flu turns to sepsis

A healthy teenager's ordinary flu symptoms spiralled into life-threatening sepsis, forcing doctors to amputate both legs in a medical nightmare that highlights crucial warning signs.

Schoolgirl's neck pain revealed deadly sepsis

Eight-year-old Jessica Breeze's ordinary neck pain turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle. Her family shares crucial symptoms every parent must know to spot this silent killer.

CDC Alert: Deadly Bacteria Causes Severe Infections in US

The CDC has issued a nationwide alert after a rare and potentially fatal bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis, was found to cause serious bloodstream and joint infections in the US. Learn about the symptoms and risks.

Gran loses fingers and toes after flu-like bug turns septic

A grandmother's life was turned upside down after a suspected case of sepsis, initially mistaken for flu, led to the amputation of all her fingers and toes. This harrowing story highlights the critical importance of recognising sepsis symptoms early.

Student's 'Freshers Flu' Was Deadly Sepsis

A university fresher's common cold symptoms masked a deadly sepsis infection. Read her harrowing survival story and learn the vital signs that saved her life.

Student's flu led to sepsis and quadruple amputation

A chilling warning for students and parents as a routine Freshers' flu escalates into life-threatening sepsis, leading to a quadruple amputation for one young man. Learn the critical signs doctors missed.

Dad, 40, dies from sepsis after toothache - family's warning

The heartbroken family of Ian Green, a 40-year-old father from St Helens, issues a critical public health warning after he tragically died from sepsis stemming from a tooth infection. They urge greater awareness of the deadly signs.

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