Meningitis Now analyze England’s invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases increased from 80 in 2020-21 to 205 in the 12 months to June 2022.

The UK Health Security Agency, a Government agency responsible for protecting people from health threats including infectious disease, data shows that 179 of the cases were caused by Meningococcal group B with 84 of these cases occurring in those aged between 15 and 24.

Dr Tom Nutt, Meningitis Now’s chief executive, said, “We all need to remain aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis so that people know to act quickly and seek urgent medical help to save lives.”

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