Health officials in the U.K. are rushing to contain a deadly outbreak of a form of bacterial meningitis called meningococcal meningitis launching a massive antibiotic and vaccination campaign for the ... Two young people have died amid an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in southern England, with 11 other cases also confirmed.

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Health officials in the United Kingdom are investigating a cluster of meningococcal infections, including two deaths. 7NEWS Australia: Splendour in the Grass festival goer, 40, dies with meningococcal as second case confirmed A Sydney man in his 40s has died with meningococcal disease, with health officials only alerted to his infection on Thursday - after his death. The unexpected fatal case has prompted NSW Health to ... Splendour in the Grass festival goer, 40, dies with meningococcal as second case confirmed AOL: A meningococcal disease outbreak is spreading in the UK.

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Here's what to know A meningococcal disease outbreak is continuing to spread in southeastern England, according to local health officials. So far, at least 27 confirmed or probable cases have been reported, including ...