Health What is meningitis? Signs and symptoms to look out for and how to get a meningitis vaccine in the UK By Sarah McCann Health writer Comment Published 29th Aug 2024, 11:53 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Here’s what you need to know 👩🎓 The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued a warning to students to protect themselves from meningitis. Freshers and students returning to university for the new academic term are being urged to check their vaccination status.
Those not up to date with their vaccinations are at an increased risk of serious diseases such as meningitis, septicaemia and measles. Data from the UKHSA has revealed that one in eight new students going to college or university this year remain unprotected. Students have been urged to get vaccinated against meningitis by the UKHSA .
Both freshers and returning students are being asked to check their vaccination status as they prepare to start the new academic term. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues.
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