Why Is This Meningitis Outbreak so Explosive?

Explainer: How protected is Ireland against ‘explosive’ UK meningitis B outbreak among young people?

Vaccines have taken away some of the fear around dangerous forms of meningitis in Ireland – but the “explosive” outbreak among young people in the UK is a reminder of just how rapidly the infection can strike

Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive?

There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened?

Meningitis B: Cases surge as health officials launch national response to ‘explosive’ outbreak

The UK Health and Security Agency is investigating 20 confirmed cases in Kent, an increase from 15. However, the outbreak has tragically resulted in two deaths so far. Due to its rapid spread,...

’Explosive’ outbreak sparks national crisis

A national incident has been declared in the UK after a meningitis outbreak killed two students and left a baby fighting for life.

Symptoms of Meningitis B as 'explosive' outbreak treated as 'national incident'

Health officials are rapidly vaccinating thousands of students after an 'explosive' outbreak of Meningitis B