Meningitis

The symptoms of freshers flu are similar to that of a bad cold. (Photo: Pexels/Edward Jenner)

What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms

Students have been urged to get the meningitis vaccine before the start of the new academic term. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

What is meningitis? The signs and symptoms to look out for

The UKHSA urges students to protect themselves from deadly meningitis. (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

Warning issued to students to protect themselves against meningitis

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A book has been created for parents and caregivers - so they can be well-equipped, should they have to perform CPR on a child

A book has been created to teach parents CPR

Jordan Banjo’s youngest child is in hospital for sepsis. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Jordan Banjo’s baby Tre in hospital with sepsis

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Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates limbs

Meningitis is a serious infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (Photo: Shutterstock)

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How to keep your children safe from meningitis as they go off to university

Would you know how to give a child basic first aid treatment?

Family: Why parents should brush up on their first aid

Can you recognise the symptoms?

New study reveals lack of awareness from parents at spotting symptoms of meningi...

The glass test is a good way to test for meningitis. Roll a tumbler over the skin, and if the rash doesn't fade, seek urgent medical help.

Meningitis: 10 warning signs students should look out

Important to be vaccinated

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Seven things parents worry about most when it comes to their children

Meningitis survivor Vivienne Bell with husband Richard.

Know the signs - adults can get meningitis too, says Wearside survivor

A meningitis survivor from Wearside is backing a campaign to remind the public that not just children can contract the killer illness.

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