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Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening infection caused by bacteria that can go on to cause meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning)
| Teenagers and young adults across Nottinghamshire are being urged to look out for meningococcal disease symptoms and check that they have received all routine vaccinations.
Data and analysis from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showed that in autumn 2021 there was an increase in the number of cases of meningococcal disease in teenagers and young adults, mainly caused by group B meningococcal disease (MenB) – with the majority among university students. Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening infection caused by bacteria that can go on to cause meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning). There are 5 main meningococcal strains that cause disease in the UK. Men B is the most common strain in the UK and other strains include MenA, MenC, MenW and MenY. The disease can progress rapidly so it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms so that you can get medical help as soon as possible. For more information visit: ·      https://www.gov.uk/government/news/recent-increase-in-group-b-meningococcal-disease-among-teenagers-and-young-adults ·      https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/ |
