Global, regional, and national burden of meningitis, its risk factors, and aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Although mortality and incidence have declined significantly since 1990, progress is insufficient to meet WHO 2030 targets. Despite marked progress in reducing bacterial meningitis via global vaccinat...

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#publichealth #GBDstudy #globalburdenofdisease #burdenofdisease #meningitis #amr #2023 #publication @ihmeuw.bsky.social

Meningitis a concern in Manitoba after years of higher case counts: public health | CBC News As the United Kingdom deals with a meningitis outbreak that has left at least two people dead, Manitoba public health says there has been a growing number of cases in the province since 2023.

#meningitis #manitoba

Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade | CBC News Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease, a rare but dangerous bacterial infection, have hit the highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade. This rapidly-progressing illness can cause me...

Dangerous bacterial infection ...
Invasive Meningococcal Disease, Rapidly progressing #meningitis — a swelling of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord — , #sepsis, #SevereOrganDamage #Long-termDisability or #Death

What are the most common types of meningitis? #meningitis #brainhealth #inflammation #nervoussystem ... Continue to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1i3...

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. It can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults.

Find out more about the symptoms, treatment and vaccinations here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

#meningitis #advice #health

👀 A warning at the nightclub where it all began: Beware the💋 of #meningitis 🤔

Young people "went further than formal guidance,with reports suggesting mask-wearing. Far from showing fatigue or apathy towards govt intervention,many across the country sought more information &expertise from govt,as well as demanding more #vaccination clinics for young people" #Meningitis

Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks? The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.

UK #meningitis outbreak:

Eliza Gil tells BBC questions remain: "the individual circumstances don't seem particularly exceptional...

"there will be a rush to understand this particular bacteria and whether there's something new about the type... in this outbreak."

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Global study estimates over 250,000 meningitis deaths in 2023, with young children bearing a heavy toll In 2023, 259,000 people died from meningitis and 2.5 million people were infected with the disease globally, suggests a study published in The Lancet Neurology. Although death and infection rates…

Global study estimates over 250,000 #meningitis #deaths in 2023 ...

| #infections | #microbiology | #Children | #kids | #vaccine | By @thelancet.com via @sciencex.bsky.social

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based on the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2023 framework. In 2023, there were 259 000 (95% uncertainty interval 202 000–335 000) global deaths & 2·54 mil (2·20–2·93) incident cases of #meningitis.

#Medsky🧪 #IDsky #Microsky #neurosky #episky #pedsky #immunonosky #vaccine are matters #Meningitis remains the leading infectious cause of neurological disabilities globally, disproportionately affecting children younger than 5 years & populations in the African meningitis belt.

Meningococcal Disease in the Post–COVID-19 Era: A Time to Prepare The global invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) landscape changed considerably during the COVID-19 pandemic, as evidenced by decreased incidence rates due to COVID-19 mitigation measures, such as limited social contact, physical distancing, mask ...

...this article highlights how covid protections reduced circulating #meningitis & reduced #vaccination so when the protections ended,outbreaks happened at the intersection of low vax &higher circulation. There are hints that #influenza alsoincreased risk
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Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks? The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.

#meningitis "a lot of the focus is on changes to the bacterium &whether people have less #immunity ...the strain has been circulating in the #UK for 5 years &hasn't caused this kind of #outbreak before"

What novel event happened in the past 5 yrs? 🤔
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🦠 In 2023, 259,000 people died from meningitis and 2.5 million people were infected with the disease, globally

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#science #sciencenews #research #stem #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #meningitis

La meningitis causó 250.000 muertes en 2023, siendo más de un tercio en menores de cinco años. Aunque han habido avances, la reducción de muertes ha sido solo del 4,1% y no se alcanzarán las metas fijadas para 2030 sin un aumento en la vacunación. #Meningitis

🧑‍⚕️Health — Kent Outbreak Passes Peak
No new MenB cases in Kent this week. 10,600+ vaccinated. Clinics still open. Know the symptoms: fever, stiff neck, rash — call 999 immediately. ukprepperhub.co.uk/u7zr
#UKHealth #Meningitis #NHSAlert #UKPrepperHub

Meningitis B outbreak in the United Kingdom An outbreak of meningitis, caused by group B meningococcal bacteria, has been reported in Kent, United Kingdom. Health authorities are investigating the outbreak and responding comprehensively with pr...

Brote de #meningitis B en #Kent (Reino Unido): alrededor de 29 en total (20 confirmados y 9 probables) con 2 fallecidos.

Se investiga y se actúa con antibióticos y vacunación MenB

Clave: detección precoz y vacunación, incluso si ya se recibió otra vacuna meningocócica

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Es ist nicht der Erreger "Meningitis B", sondern es sind Meningokokken Serogruppe B.
#Meningitis bedeutet nur "Hirnhautentzündung" und kann durch Viren, Bakterien, Pilze und autoimmune Prozesse ausgelöst werden. Meist ist sie NICHT ansteckend.
#Infektionsschutz
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🌍✈️ Viajar también es anticiparse.

La meningitis sigue siendo un riesgo real en determinados destinos, y la prevención empieza antes de salir.

Ayer lo abordamos en Fundación iO desde una perspectiva práctica y global.

🎥 Aquí puedes verlo:
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#ViajarSeguro #Meningitis

Brote de meningitis en Kent: el retraso del NHS en la alerta pudo aumentar contagios y muertes - GPN en Español Brote de meningitis en Kent: qué ha pasado, cómo se contagia y por qué el retraso del NHS pudo agravar la crisis sanitaria.

Última hora 👇

Brote de meningitis en Kent:

El sistema de salud británico tardó dos días en notificar el primer caso sospechoso.

El retraso del NHS en la alerta pudo aumentar contagios y muertes.

#NHS #Kent #Meningitis
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Important update: meningitis advice for people living with sickle cell and thalassaemia.

Know the symptoms and when to seek urgent care.

Read more:
www.sicklecellsociety.org/staying-safe...

#SickleCell #Meningitis #HealthUpdate

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Great huge #Meningitis outbreak in 🇬🇧and France I knew it was coming and I told people this last year 2.0 is on the way and here we are de ja vu anyone ?

I don't think the people in charge of the KentU #meningitis response saw it

Kent meningitis outbreak prompts rush for routine vaccinations in England Exclusive: Parental consents in Greater Manchester up 40% as demand surges in various parts of the country

"You think you deserve free vaccines do you? How dare you!" - UK Government

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#Meningitis #PublicHealth #Kent #UK #Vaccines

Kent meningitis outbreak prompts rush for routine vaccinations in England Exclusive: Parental consents in Greater Manchester up 40% as demand surges in various parts of the country

A silver lining for #PublicHealth? The #Kent #meningitis outbreaks seems to have reminded some of the importance of the protection provided by #vaccines. #vaccine #vaccination #MedSky

‘The cover-up begins…

The #WHO page about #Meningococcal #Meningitis & its modes of transmission (including the word ‘AEROSOL’) has just been #removed from their website.’ 🤬

‘Something I’ve never felt since Covid. It was scarier’: the shock and pain of Kent’s meningitis outbreak How infections linked to a nightclub escalated into a public health incident requiring a national response is a puzzle experts are still grappling with

...while they needed #N95 , its no surprise that the students had no access. Their #meningitis response was impressive: a lightning fast *voluntary* #mask mandate,isolation. These measures were well ahead of the official response.
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Meningococcal Meningitis Outbreak Symptoms and Prevention Meningococcal meningitis outbreak update with symptoms, how it spreads, risk factors, and prevention tips to protect your family from infection.

Meningococcal meningitis can spread fast and turn life-threatening within hours. Know the symptoms early and act quickly. Stay informed and protect your family.

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#Meningitis #PublicHealth #HealthAwareness #Vaccination

Brote de meningitis en Kent: el retraso del NHS en la alerta pudo aumentar contagios y muertes - GPN en Español Brote de meningitis en Kent: qué ha pasado, cómo se contagia y por qué el retraso del NHS pudo agravar la crisis sanitaria.

Brote de meningitis en Inglaterra:

Según reveló la BBC, el sistema de salud británico tardó dos días en notificar el primer caso sospechoso.

El retraso del NHS en la alerta pudo aumentar contagios y muertes.

#meningitis #UK
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🧑‍⚕️Health — MenB Canterbury Outbreak
2 dead, 20 confirmed cases — mainly University of Kent students. Know the glass test. Rash won't fade? Call 999. ukprepperhub.co.uk/u6ep
#Meningitis #NHSAlert #UKPrepperHub