The UKHSA says the illnesses can cause serious disability and even prove life-threatening
Around one in eight new students and young people are currently unprotected against four deadly types of Meningitis. The UK Health Security Agency and leading meningitis charities are urging students to ensure they have been vaccinated against meningitis and other diseases before the start of the academic year.
We are urging all students and young people to ensure they are up to date with all free routine NHS vaccines and to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia as it could help save a life.MenACWY – protecting against four common strains causing meningitis and septicaemiaHPV – protecting against human papilloma virus related cancers such as cervical cancer and other cancers of the head, neck and genital areas, and genital warts.
“With large numbers of students coming together from around the country and overseas for the first time, and closely mixing, infection can spread easily. Claire Wright, Head of Insights and Policy at Meningitis Research Foundation, said: "Meningitis can kill healthy people within hours and in the early stages is difficult to distinguish from a bad hangover or more common milder illnesses. By taking up the free MenACWY vaccine, students are not only protecting themselves but also protecting others by stopping the bacteria from being passed on
Meningitis and septicaemia can develop suddenly. Symptoms include a blotchy rash that doesn’t fade when a glass is rolled over it, fever, headache, aching muscles and joints and a stiff neck. The MenW strain can also cause vomiting and diarrhoea in teenagers and young adults.
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