After a recent outbreak of meningitis in Kent, York St John University are spreading awareness of the illness and how their students should stay safe. What is the Meningitis outbreak? There is currently an investigation in Canterbury, Kent after 27 cases of Meningitis B have been identified. Since the start of the outbreak,
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Freshers’ Flu or Meningitis? Why students need their jabs
Health officials are warning incoming students in York to get their ACWY (meningitis) jab to prevent the spread of the disease as Freshers' Week takes place. The UK Health Security Agency is pushing for new students to get their vaccines. Dr Shamez Ladhani, Consultant Epidemiologist at UKHSA said: “Universities can be