NHS offers second MenB vaccine dose after deadly Kent outbreak
Nearly 12,000 people in Kent who received the initial meningitis B vaccine following an outbreak last month will be offered a second dose starting next week.The outbreak resulted in two deaths and 19 confirmed cases of the disease.Vaccination clinics will open in Canterbury, Faversham, and Ashford, with appointments available via an online booking system.The outbreak primarily affected university students and school pupils, including those living in university halls and individuals who attended a local nightclub linked to the spread of the infection.Two individuals-a 21-year-old university student and a sixth form pupil-died after contracting meningitis B, while many others required inpatient... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 12:33 LONDON
Bangladesh reports 98 child deaths from suspected measles as cases rise to 6,476, prompting increased vaccination efforts
In a significant health crisis unfolding in Bangladesh, the Ministry of Health reports that at least 98 children have died due to suspected measles infections over the past three weeks. This alarming outbreak has primarily impacted children aged six months to five years, with reported cases soaring to 6,476 across the nation. In response to the escalating situation, the government has ramped up vaccination campaigns in the hardest-hit regions, particularly in the capital, Dhaka. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has taken decisive action by appointing two senior ministers to tour the country and assess the outbreak's impact and response needs. This... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Apr 2026 17:13 LONDON
