The infection, while rare, can be extremely serious if left untreated. Here's what to look for.

What to know about meningitis, a serious infection that reportedly played a role in actress Daveigh Chase's death at 35.

One million students will be offered the meningitis B (MenB) vaccine this year after the fatal outbreak in Kent.

Meningitis was among the conditions that reportedly led to the death of Daveigh Chase, best known for her roles in “The Ring” ...

Manx students heading to university in the UK this autumn will be offered meningitis B vaccines before starting their courses ...

Meningitis, in some cases, can lead to sepsis. When the bacteria causing the infection spreads beyond the meninges, and enters the bloodstream.

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

A man whose 18-year-old son died from meningitis earlier this year has described a one-off vaccine programme as "fantastic".

The former child star died at age 35 after battling meningitis and related complications. Find out more about the illness.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experts urge people to look out for symptoms, which can include a high fever, severe headache, vomiting, sensitivity to light, ...

A woman who survived bacterial meningitis has welcomed plans to offer vaccines to young people.