Two people from the University of Kent have died, while several more are in hospital, after an outbreak of meningitis in the ...

An FDA advisory panel recommended adding the H3N2 subclade K strain to fall flu vaccines. Experts say lower immunity and ...

MEG DRAPER and Aaron Mills never met, yet their lives were cut short in the same, heartbreaking way. Both 18, they were ...

The annual flu letter describes the national flu immunisation programme for 2026 to 2027 and outlines which groups are eligible for flu vaccination. In line with the advice from Joint Committee on ...

Midwives and other professionals have a ‘vital role’ in improving pregnancy vaccinations uptake, the government has said.

If you’ve been procrastinating over getting a flu jab, let this be your sign to book an appointment. The NHS has just issued an ‘urgent plea’ for people to get vaccinated, with the numbers of people ...

Two students in Kent have died after an outbreak of meningitis around Canterbury and many more are in hospital - here’s a look at the dangerous disease and how to protect yourself against it ...

News of the outbreak has left worried students and parents scrambling for answers about their own risk, whether more people could fall ill and the warning signs to watch for.

From school and university statements to what to expect next ...

Over 60% of the women surveyed said being advised to have any of the vaccines by a healthcare professional was an important reason for taking up the ...

The BMA has raised concerns that GP practices who sign up to deliver Covid or flu vaccinations could be held responsible for ...

March 16, 2026 expert reaction to meningitis outbreak in Kent . Dr David Elliman, Honorary Associate Professor in Child Health at UCL GOSH Institute of Child Health, said: “The ...