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Latest meningitis symptoms as UKHSA says rash 'may not appear'
Meningitis
Meningitis is most common in babies and children, and can become serious very quickly
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Cases of deadly disease soar as urgent new alert issued
Health
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a new warning as new figures reported a rise in cases of a disease that can "take hold in a matter of hours"
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Mum dies after giving birth to baby in home birth tragedy
Universities and Colleges
Jennifer Cahill, known as Jen, died the day after giving birth to her daughter Agnes, who also died four days later.
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UKHSA warning as Brits told 'call 111 urgently' for this skin symptom
Health
Cases of this infection have reached a 12-year high in the UK.
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Potentially fatal virus alert issued in 41 towns across Spain
Spain
West Nile virus can cause serious brain and spinal cord inflammation - encephalitis and meningitis which can be fatal
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Cheese recalled by supplier due to possible listeria contamination
Supermarkets
Spar has urgently recalled a batch of goat’s cheese in Northern Ireland over potential listeria contamination.
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The Who frontman Sir Roger Daltrey admits he's 'not going to be here much longer’ in health update
Health
Legendary rocker suffering from some health issues - including 'incurable' degenerative problem with eyes
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Everything pet owners need to know as woman dies after being licked by dog
Pets
June Baxter, 83, died after a dog licked a wound on her leg, causing it to become infected.
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Urgent recall issued for vegetables sold at Lidl due to deadly listeria outbreak
Supermarkets
At least one person has died following the outbreak, which has affected ready meals sold at major supermarkets
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Schoolgirl loses arm and legs amid battle with killer disease
Meningitis
Penelope Vidal-Walsh went to bed feeling poorly and was rushed to hospital the following morning.
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Popular fruit urgently recalled due to vomiting, fever and diarrhoea risk
Health
Hundreds of boxes of the common household fruit have been whipped from shelves amid health fears
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Gonorrhoea cases in Scotland remain high amid surge among older men
STDs
Gonorrhoea cases remain alarmingly high in Scotland, a new report has found, with a spike among older men prompting the launch of a new vaccine programme.
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You could be eligible for a one-off £120,000 payment if you had any of these vaccinations
Coronavirus
The Vaccine Damage Payment is granted to individuals who have developed a severe disability because of a vaccine they were given - including Covid-19, measles and tetanus jabs.
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Foreign Office warns travellers to complete crucial check 8 weeks before holiday
Travel
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued new guidance to holidaymakers to ensure they do not fall seriously ill whilst abroad
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Death of girl 'contributed to neglect' after hospital sent her home with meningitis
Meningitis
Lia Marsland was found unresponsive in bed by her mum on the morning of December 28, 2023. Around eight hours earlier, she was discharged from hospital.
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Schoolgirl dies just hours after being discharged from hospital with 'tonsillitis'
Hospitals
An inquest is due to be held into five-year-old Lila Marsland's death.
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Deadly 'silent infection' linked to sandwiches as UK death toll climbs
Health
Health officials warn that pregnant women face a heightened risk of miscarriage or stillbirth if infected with the "silent" infection
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Fire rips through foodbank hero's home as locals rally to help
East Kilbride
Share Alike chairwoman Annmarie Campbell says she is lucky to be alive after waking to find a "massive ball of flames" engulfing her Westwood home on Sunday afternoon.
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BBC Breakfast host 'heartbroken' as guest breaks down over son's tragic death
BBC
Sammy Knowles, 40, and husband Jordan appeared on BBC Breakfast via a pre-recorded video to share their tragic story of losing their son Jaxon, four, to meningitis
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Tragedy as boy dies day after telling mum 'under my arm hurts' following family holiday
Children
Four year old Jaxon Knowles from Sheffield died just days after returning home from a short staycation holiday.
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The One Show's Alex Jones says she couldn't buy Mary Berry's house - and it was her husband's fault
BBC
The One Show host Alex Jones has opened up about a tough decision she had to make with her husband Charlie Thomson and their three children in mind.
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Woman died with 'blood oozing out of eyes' after being told she didn't have killer disease
Meningitis
An inquest has heard how Sophie Ward was discharged from hospital, but her condition worsened before she passed away the following day.
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East Kilbride tax worker who stole nearly £200,000 is jailed for two years
Justice
Joanne Connell used taxpayers' details to create fake credits and then transferred money to her personal bank account.
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Lidl issues urgent recall on product that could cause high temperature and sickness
Supermarkets
Lidl has issued an urgent warning to customers, with the supermarket recalling a number of particular products
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