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Tag: MENINGITIS

Meningitis has more than doubled in a year in worrying data

Posted: February 10, 2023 at 9:21 pm   /   Health

A meningitis charity has warned that “very concerning” new data shows cases of the disease more than doubled in a year. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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Virus outbreak warning as ‘rare’ fatal disease that triggers meningitis detected in Europe

Posted: June 8, 2022 at 10:13 am   /   Entertainment

EXPERTS have warned of a potential new outbreak of a “very rare” disease which is usually fatal and could cause inflammation in the brain. Daily Express :: News Feed

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Meningitis news: New test could identify potential case in fraction of the time

Posted: August 29, 2017 at 10:22 pm   /   Health

SCIENTISTS have come up with a new test which can identify potential cases of meningitis in a fraction of the current time. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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Meningitis B warning – teenage girl died after medics ‘underestimated’ her illness

Posted: March 18, 2017 at 10:22 am   /   Health

MENINGITIS is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, and can be serious when left untreated. Yesterday, a coroner ruled that a teenager died from the illness following a “gross failure” in her medical care. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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MENINGITIS WARNING: Charity reveals the early signs YOU should be looking out for

Posted: February 13, 2017 at 9:22 pm   /   Health

A CHARITY has urged parents not to rely on the “glass test” to see if their child could be suffering from meningitis. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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Meningitis WARNING: Symptoms of deadly disease can be mistaken for HANGOVER

Posted: January 1, 2017 at 9:27 am   /   Health

SYMPTOMS of meningitis and septicaemia can be confused with the effects of drug or alcohol use – with early warning signs including fever, headache and sickness that quickly get worse. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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Pregnant women who don’t have flu jab could be at risk of meningitis or bronchitis

Posted: October 5, 2016 at 5:22 am   /   Health

MORE than half – 56 per cent – of expectant mothers did not have a flu jab last year, despite them being offered free on the NHS. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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How much is the MENINGITIS B vaccine? Everything parents need to know

Posted: February 19, 2016 at 5:21 pm   /   Health

WORRIED parents are rushing to get their children vaccinated for potential killer meningitis B amid a growing shortage. But where can you get it? Daily Express :: Health Feed

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MENINGITIS can kill in HOURS, but would YOU spot the signs that could save your LIFE?

Posted: February 18, 2016 at 5:27 pm   /   Health

EXCLUSIVE: Meningitis is a highly serious medical condition, but could recognise the symptoms of the deadly disease? Daily Express :: Health Feed

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