Small children are snotty. A research study that tested children for multiple respiratory viruses every week for a year found that under-fives are carrying one or more viruses 50% of the time. A child ...

Meanwhile, scientists believe the vaccine is effective against the strain of Meningitis B seen in Kent, but say more research ...

A mom has recalled the terrifying hours in the lead up to her daughter being hospitaliZed with life-threatening meningitis - ...

Two young people have died in the outbreak, and two more cases have been identified. Four of the 15 confirmed cases are Meningitis B.

“Gastroenteritis may also cause symptoms that overlap with meningitis, particularly nausea, vomiting, fever and general fatigue. While stomach bugs usually involve diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort, ...

This time of year is prime season for these fast-spreading illnesses.

Juliette Kenny is one of two people confirmed to have died from the infection last week, the other being a 21-year-old ...

AN “EXPLOSIVE” meningitis outbreak tearing through Kent has struck down 20 people and left two students dead. The infection is an inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal ...

Students lined up for antibiotics after the deadly outbreak was linked to a social event, highlighting both the rarity of such clusters and concerns over falling vaccination rates.

Our expert guide to the disease, including the symptoms to watch out for, who is most at risk and how to protect yourself ...

Marietjie Venter is a distinguished professor and research chair at the Emerging Viral Threat, One Health, Surveillance and Vaccines (EViTOH) division, Infectious Disease and Oncology Institute (IDORI ...

Juliette Kenny’s father wants his daughter’s legacy to be improved access to the menB vaccination for teenagers and young people ...