Spain Issues Urgent Measles Warning for UK Tourists Amid Rising Cases Friday, May 22, 2026 measles spain outbreak murcia tourists vaccination healthwarning contagious travel cdc Travelers heading to Spain are being urged to exercise caution following a rapid measles outbreak in the tourist hotspot of Alcantarilla, Murcia. European holidaymakers, including those from the UK, should be aware of the … Read More
14 Meningitis Symptoms to Watch For Amid UK Outbreak Friday, May 15, 2026 meningitis meningococcal symptoms outbreak ukhsa vaccination meningitisb health infection sepsis The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a fresh cluster of meningitis cases in Reading, resulting in one death and two others requiring urgent medical care. This outbreak follows closely on the heels of a deadly … Read More
Family Voices Devastation Over Teen Daughter’s Death Amid Meningitis Outbreak Thursday, March 19, 2026 meningitis meningitisb vaccination teenhealth outbreak nhs publichealth kent meningitisvaccine meningitisawareness The Kenny family has spoken out about their heartbreak following the tragic death of their 18-year-old daughter, Juliette Kenny, amid a meningitis outbreak in Kent. Juliette died on Saturday, March 14, just one day after … Read More
Student Who Lost Both Legs to Meningitis Urges Action as “Lessons Haven’t Been Learned” Thursday, March 19, 2026 meningitis meningococcal sepsis university vaccination awareness amputation rehabilitation disability health Ketia Moponda’s life changed forever just over a week after starting university. The 20-year-old marketing and advertising student at De Montfort University in Leicester initially thought she had caught freshers' flu — a … Read More
NHS Expands RSV Vaccination to All Over-80s in England Starting April 2026 Friday, February 6, 2026 nhs rsv vaccination elderly respiratory carehomes health immunisation winter protection Starting April 1, 2026, the NHS will broaden its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination program to include all adults aged 80 and over, as well as residents of care homes for the elderly. This important change aims to … Read More
Parents Warned as Measles Returns to Midlands Amid Dropping Vaccination Rates Saturday, January 31, 2026 measles vaccination mmr westmidlands birmingham publichealth ukhsa immunity outbreaks children A concerning decline in vaccination rates has led to the resurgence of measles in the UK, with the West Midlands emerging as a significant hotspot. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, uptake of the MMR vaccine among young … Read More