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A new national survey has found the disease that most concerns parents is meningitis.

We're delighted to announce that we've reinstated funding for a major research project into developing an improved vaccine against pneumococcal meningitis

The latest figures for uptake of the MenACWY vaccination show an increase - but still not enough to bring us back to pre-Covid levels

We're delighted to hear the great news today, as the new Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against Covid-19 has been judged safe for use

Students heading to uni this year are being urged to seek medical attention if they become unwell and not assume they have coronavirus

Research published by GSK has suggested that thousands of babies and young children could be missing lifesaving vaccines during the coronavirus pandemic

We at Meningitis Now are concerned that during the coronavirus outbreak, people may not be taking appointments to receive routine vaccinations.

As the number of mumps cases hit a 10-year high, Meningitis Now are urging students to make sure they're vaccinated

Meningitis Now welcome the news that the MenB vaccine has reduced cases of the disease in young children by two-thirds since its introduction in 2015

Babies who have been born since 1 January this year will receive two doses of the pneumococcal vaccination instead of three after changes announced last year by the government came into effect.

Clemence, the 3-month-old granddaughter of our founder Steve, is taking part in a study for a new vaccine against MenACWY

Meningitis Now are encouraged by the news from PHE, reporting that the number of cases of the disease is 30 per cent lower compared to last year

The team members, all studying at Cardiff University, have chosen us as their Charity of the Year to help as many people as possible get vaccinated against MenACWY

Five years after the tragic death of student Alisha, mum Michaela is urging students and young people in Liverpool to get the MenACWY vaccine and learn the signs and symptoms of meningitis

Two UK universities have collaborated to conduct a study into MenACWY vaccine uptake, and are asking other universities to get involved

Following on from the recent worrying news that vaccine uptake is declining, Health Secretary Matt Hancock is taking a serious look into making childhood vaccines compulsory

Meningitis Now welcome the Prime Minister’s efforts to boost the number of children being MMR vaccinated against life-threatening diseases.

Alongside Meningitis Now, Gavin and Fiona Mason, who lost their son Tim to MenW, are urging parents and young people to take control and ensure they've had the MenACWY vaccine

Meningitis Now welcomes news that a GP alert system has been activated that could potentially protect the lives of millions of young adults at risk of meningitis

With the news today that more people are refusing routine vaccinations, Meningitis Now are concerned that the trend could lead to an increase in meningitis cases in the UK