Public warned over meningitis

London - Health experts warned the public to be vigilant for the symptoms of meningitis after two more deaths from the killer…

London - Health experts warned the public to be vigilant for the symptoms of meningitis after two more deaths from the killer disease were confirmed yesterday. At least nine deaths from the disease have been reported over Christmas and the New Year, with most of the victims children or teenagers.

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