Bacterial or viral? I’m assuming the former if they’re readying antibiotics to be sent out, but still.
Meningitis vaccine is routinely offered to students up to the ages of 25 at their GPs (ACWY), that’s on top of the ones you can get as a child (such as MenB, the 6-in-1, etc).
I know this could also be caused by a strain not covered by the vaccine, or it could be bacterial (which tends to be a lot worse than the viral one).
But you never see outbreaks happen as a result. Makes me wonder if this has an underlying cause
Famous_Actuary5718 on
I don’t normally get alarmed by stuff like this but I saw this on BBC a little while ago and it really does feel a bit scary.
Dry-Dragonfruit5216 on
An international student on my course died just before the Christmas break after catching meningitis. We were in 2nd year at the time. The vaccinations are really important.
Putaineska on
Please get your Men ACWY vaccine if you’re in university halls.
SchoolForSedition on
Ex lecturer here. That is awful. Just terrible. Im so sorry.
EnglishLouis on
Reminder to check with your GP if you’re unsure whether you’ve had the MenACWY vaccine
tomegerton99 on
Well this is alarming as someone who’s best friend is currently in hospital with meningitis…
Personal_Lab_484 on
Every fucking year this happens. It’s a bastard.
We had posters up on 2016 about this when I went. It will kill you.
Too many kids with no immune system through upbringing.
Poor fuckers.
Smearguru on
One would think people smart enough to enter into the highest education bracket would also be smart enough to get vaccinated.
a very bad headache (this alone is not a reason to get medical help)
vomiting
stiff neck
dislike of bright lights
rash
confusion, delirium
severe sleepiness, losing consciousness
seizures
BUT PLEASE DON’T THINK ITS NOT MENINGITIS IF THERE’S NO RASH. NOT ALL TYPES OF MENINGITIS HAVE A RASH. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS IF YOU THINK ITS MENINGITIS CALL 111 OR 999.
My grandson had streptococcus A meningitis in 2019 there wasn’t a rash, only a high fever and vomiting.
ishamiltonamusical on
Before the vaccine debates starts – vaccinnes are highly higly important but can’t account for all strains of meningitis. Trust me, I know this because of a very sad experience. They are still howevver life saving.Â
Please encourage the uni students in your life to get vaccinated!Â
My heart hurts for the families and loved ones of those students and those affected.
DontAskAboutMax on
I was a stupid high schooler and refused the vaccine… fear of needles plus naivety to the seriousness.
I’ll probably be going to get it after reading these very sad reports.
KiwiNo2638 on
I remember that there was an outbreak at Cardiff uni hall, the first term after I lived in those halls. Those kids would be in their late 40s now. Scary times.
ColbysRevenge on
That shits contagious? I never knew. I thought it was just a deadly illness that isn’t transmissible, like cancer
olivchardown on
Everyone in here is talking about the ACWY vaccine but Men B is the most deadly for students in the UK. It is a separate vaccine.
My sister died 24hrs after her first symptom – there was no chance for her. So students pls protect yourselves!
Ancient_Yam1678 on
The students started a petition – please sign https://c.org/C4ny9fPdrg
bongocongo on
Meningitis isn’t contagious right so how is there an outbreak in once place?
jungleboy1234 on
too early to say, but any reason why the ones who passed contracted it? Did they come from abroad, or were born here but their parents decided for them not to get the vaccine?
If they came from abroad, are there requirements for them to be property vaccinated?
I just want to know if we are taking lessons from covid to ensure that everyone is protected (not just the OAPS and vulnerable as with covid).
Still-Status7299 on
Is there actually any way to make yourself safe? Bar locking yourself away???
Nialcu on
Mate of mine at uni got meningitis; ended up in hospital for a few days in the ‘contagious diseases’ ward or something. Had to go through multiple sets of secure doors to visit him where he spent all day in a bed on his own. Really scary.
2epicpanda on
I am worrying im in Kent, my friends girlfriends housemate been hospitalised with it a few days ago and he was at the house. What are the chances I’ve been exposed? I hung out with my friend last night. It’s probably quite low but im a bit stressy
TeddySD on
This happened to a guy at my uni years ago, everyone just thought he was really hungover on the way back from a surf society trip and sadly he passed away because of it
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Bacterial or viral? I’m assuming the former if they’re readying antibiotics to be sent out, but still.
Meningitis vaccine is routinely offered to students up to the ages of 25 at their GPs (ACWY), that’s on top of the ones you can get as a child (such as MenB, the 6-in-1, etc).
I know this could also be caused by a strain not covered by the vaccine, or it could be bacterial (which tends to be a lot worse than the viral one).
But you never see outbreaks happen as a result. Makes me wonder if this has an underlying cause
I don’t normally get alarmed by stuff like this but I saw this on BBC a little while ago and it really does feel a bit scary.
An international student on my course died just before the Christmas break after catching meningitis. We were in 2nd year at the time. The vaccinations are really important.
Please get your Men ACWY vaccine if you’re in university halls.
Ex lecturer here. That is awful. Just terrible. Im so sorry.
Reminder to check with your GP if you’re unsure whether you’ve had the MenACWY vaccine
Well this is alarming as someone who’s best friend is currently in hospital with meningitis…
Every fucking year this happens. It’s a bastard.
We had posters up on 2016 about this when I went. It will kill you.
Too many kids with no immune system through upbringing.
Poor fuckers.
One would think people smart enough to enter into the highest education bracket would also be smart enough to get vaccinated.
Its probably a good idea to share Meningitis Symptoms.
Meningitis: don’t ignore the signs and symptoms – GOV.UK https://share.google/HKE5FWGj7G9dY4yKR
The most important signs to look out for are:
fever
a very bad headache (this alone is not a reason to get medical help)
vomiting
stiff neck
dislike of bright lights
rash
confusion, delirium
severe sleepiness, losing consciousness
seizures
BUT PLEASE DON’T THINK ITS NOT MENINGITIS IF THERE’S NO RASH. NOT ALL TYPES OF MENINGITIS HAVE A RASH. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS IF YOU THINK ITS MENINGITIS CALL 111 OR 999.
My grandson had streptococcus A meningitis in 2019 there wasn’t a rash, only a high fever and vomiting.
Before the vaccine debates starts – vaccinnes are highly higly important but can’t account for all strains of meningitis. Trust me, I know this because of a very sad experience. They are still howevver life saving.Â
Please encourage the uni students in your life to get vaccinated!Â
My heart hurts for the families and loved ones of those students and those affected.
I was a stupid high schooler and refused the vaccine… fear of needles plus naivety to the seriousness.
I’ll probably be going to get it after reading these very sad reports.
I remember that there was an outbreak at Cardiff uni hall, the first term after I lived in those halls. Those kids would be in their late 40s now. Scary times.
That shits contagious? I never knew. I thought it was just a deadly illness that isn’t transmissible, like cancer
Everyone in here is talking about the ACWY vaccine but Men B is the most deadly for students in the UK. It is a separate vaccine.
My sister died 24hrs after her first symptom – there was no chance for her. So students pls protect yourselves!
The students started a petition – please sign https://c.org/C4ny9fPdrg
Meningitis isn’t contagious right so how is there an outbreak in once place?
too early to say, but any reason why the ones who passed contracted it? Did they come from abroad, or were born here but their parents decided for them not to get the vaccine?
If they came from abroad, are there requirements for them to be property vaccinated?
I just want to know if we are taking lessons from covid to ensure that everyone is protected (not just the OAPS and vulnerable as with covid).
Is there actually any way to make yourself safe? Bar locking yourself away???
Mate of mine at uni got meningitis; ended up in hospital for a few days in the ‘contagious diseases’ ward or something. Had to go through multiple sets of secure doors to visit him where he spent all day in a bed on his own. Really scary.
I am worrying im in Kent, my friends girlfriends housemate been hospitalised with it a few days ago and he was at the house. What are the chances I’ve been exposed? I hung out with my friend last night. It’s probably quite low but im a bit stressy
This happened to a guy at my uni years ago, everyone just thought he was really hungover on the way back from a surf society trip and sadly he passed away because of it