UK: Meningococcal meningitis W cases up, vaccination urged
by Staff from Outbreak News Today on (#1QWGJ)
Health officials in the United Kingdom have reported a progressive increase in cases of the deadly bacterium, Meningitis W (MenW), prompting calls for university students to get vaccinated. Cases of MenW have been increasing year-on-year, from 22 cases in 2009 to over 200 cases in the past 12 months, according to Public Health England. Young ["]
