How nightclub fun turned into a meningitis outbreak? Check doctor's advice on symptoms, risk & moreA meningococcal meningitis outbreak is growing in the United Kingdom. The condition is affecting young people and has led to serious illnes...
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UK meningitis outbreak evokes COVID memories & horrible sightA meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has led to two deaths and at least 29 infections, prompting public health measures includin...
21 Mar, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Kent meningitis outbreak triggers surge in UK vaccine demand, policy debateMeningitis B outbreak in Kent has led to a surge in demand for the vaccine. Pharmacies report shortages as people seek protection. The gove...
21 Mar, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
This headache can kill in 24 hours. Here's what doctors want you to knowA deadly bacterial meningitis can strike fast. Early signs like a stiff neck, a specific rash, and extreme light sensitivity demand urgent ...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
9-Month-old baby in intensive care amid UK Meningitis outbreak: What is Meningitis and its symptomsNine-month-old Nala-Rose Fletcher from Folkestone is critically ill with meningitis at Evelina London Children’s Hospital amid a growing ou...
18 Mar, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn hospitalised for meningitis. Apollo doc explains how it can affect brain and even cause deathFormer cricketer Damien Martyn was hospitalized with meningitis, prompting a public health discussion. Neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar detaile...
01 Jan, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Meningitis: Damien Martyn’s ICU battle reveals the deadly risks of this brain infection; Symptoms, causes, and treatmentDamien Martyn hospitalised: Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. The 54-y...
31 Dec, 2025, 11.14 AM IST
Abbott launches 14-valent pneumococcal vaccine for children in IndiaAbbott India launched PneumoShield 14, a pneumonia vaccine for children aged six weeks and older. This vaccine offers broader protection th...
27 Nov, 2024, 05.40 PM IST
Serum Institute's multivalent meningococcal meningitis vaccine gets WHO prequalificationThe Serum Institute of India (SII), world's largest vaccine maker by volumes on Wednesday said its vaccine to protect against the five pred...
12 Jul, 2023, 07.12 PM IST
Indian-origin student dies of rare virus in UKHer family is now calling on the UK health department to do more to raise awareness of the disease at universities and to get all students ...
14 Sep, 2016, 08.45 PM IST
Hilleman Lab to invest Rs 300 crore to develop vaccines"We are spending around Rs 300 crore over the next 4-5 years to develop low-cost vaccines. We are developing vaccines to treat rotavirus, c...
28 Oct, 2015, 08.13 PM IST
Shot of inspiration: Adar Poonawalla's first meeting with Bill GatesHis first meeting with Bill Gates motivated Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India, to devote himself to philanthropy.
04 Apr, 2014, 02.57 PM IST
Do not ban the pentavalent vaccineThe vaccine is designed to combat five childhood diseases: diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Hepatitis B, pneumonia and meningitis.
01 Oct, 2013, 08.46 AM IST
- WHO eases rules on India-made meningitis vaccine
In a breakthrough, a key India-made meningitis vaccine can now be transported or stored for up to four days without refrigeration, which co...
16 Nov, 2012, 05.00 PM IST
- Novartis gets US approval for meningitis vaccine
Novartis AG said that its meningitis vaccine Menveo has been approved for use in teenagers and adults by the US Food and Drug Administratio...
22 Feb, 2010, 05.25 PM IST
- New vaccines to be introduced for pneumonia and meningitis
In a bid to revamp the national immunisation programme, the Government will soon introduce new vaccines to protect children from diseases l...
25 Jun, 2008, 01.10 PM IST
- New meningitis vaccine for infants shows promise
A new vaccine, Menveo, has shown promise in clinical trials, which might help protect infants against four types of meningitis.
17 Nov, 2007, 05.30 PM IST