health
People don't need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says
Vaccines are being offered to 5,000 students at the University of Kent, where there is a outbreak, from Wednesday. Source link
Mother 'absolutely shocked' to find daughter had meningitis
Khali Goodwin’s daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis. Source link
Judge blocks RFK Jr's changes to US childhood vaccine schedule
Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts. Source link
Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support
Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025. Source link
Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?
Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent. Source link
Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?
The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives. Source link
Inside Health
James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent. Source link
What are the signs of meningitis, and how does it spread?
BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for. Source link
What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent. Source link
Women with endometriosis face 'systemic misogyny'
Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood. Source link