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health22 days ago•14 min saved

Kent meningitis B outbreak prompts urgent NHS warning and vaccination push

An outbreak of meningitis B in Kent has prompted urgent NHS warnings as cases rise to 27 (two deaths), with links to Canterbury Christ Church University and a London student; authorities are arranging antibiotics for those exposed and rolling out a targeted MenB/MenACWY vaccination drive for University of Kent students. The NHS stresses that meningitis B is serious and can progress rapidly, so seek urgent care if experiencing symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, stiff neck, or a non-blanching rash. Vaccines are available and catch-up doses are offered to those up to age 25, which is especially important for new university entrants.

via The Independent|

#health #meningitis #outbreaks

health23 days ago•14 min saved

Kent meningitis B outbreak prompts NHS warning and student vaccination drive

Health chiefs are investigating 27 meningitis cases linked to an outbreak in Kent, including infections at Canterbury Christ Church University and a London student, with two deaths. Preventive antibiotics are being offered to visitors to a Kent club linked to the outbreak and a vaccination drive for University of Kent students is underway. Meningitis B (Neisseria meningitidis group B) can progress quickly to sepsis; symptoms include high fever, severe headache, vomiting, stiff neck, rash and sensitivity to light. If meningitis is suspected, call 999 or go to A&E; vaccines exist as part of the UK schedule, with catch-up opportunities up to age 25 for those who missed school vaccination.

via The Independent|

#health #meningitis #nhs

health26 days ago•10 min saved

Kent meningitis outbreak: warning signs and vaccines as two die

An outbreak of invasive meningitis in Kent has left two dead and 13 cases identified. The UK Health Security Agency and NHS are arranging antibiotics for students near the University of Kent in Canterbury as a precaution. Authorities warn to watch for meningitis symptoms (fever, headache, vomiting, stiff neck, rash, confusion) and seek urgent medical help, as bacterial meningitis can be severe. Vaccines are available and part of the UK schedule; early hospital treatment with antibiotics is often required.

via The Independent|

#antibiotics #health #meningitis

health4 months ago•6 min saved

Meningitis B Vaccination Urged Following Student's Death in Pontypool

The death of 18-year-old Meg Draper from meningitis B has sparked calls for the NHS to offer the MenB vaccine to young adults, as it is currently only available to young children, despite the bacteria's risk to teenagers and young adults. Her parents, unaware of the vaccine's availability for their age group, advocate for increased awareness and access to prevent similar tragedies.

via BBC|

#health #menb #meningitis

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Six Chinese university students drown during mine visit in Inner Mongolia

Six university students from Northeastern University in China drowned after falling into a flotation tank at a mine in Inner Mongolia during a visit, highlighting ongoing mine safety concerns in China despite recent safety measures. The accident occurred during a technical upgrade at the mine, and the incident has sparked social media discussions and calls for improved safety protocols.

via NBC News|

#china #drowning-accident #inner-mongolia

accidentincident2 years ago•1 min saved

"Mississippi Bus Crash: Heroic Actions and Injuries Leave USC Students in Shock"

A charter bus carrying university students to a fraternity event crashed in Mississippi, injuring 11 people, including 10 students and the 55-year-old driver, Tina Wilson. After a tire blew out, Wilson heroically stood on the steering wheel to keep the bus straight, but was ejected when the windshield shattered. A student then took control of the bus and brought it to a stop. Both the driver and a student were airlifted in critical condition. The crash is under investigation, and the university and fraternity have expressed gratitude to those who responded and provided care.

via The Guardian US|

#accidentincident #bus-crash #fraternity-event

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Discovery: 5 University Students Found Dead in Violence-Plagued Mexican City

The bodies of five university students, all young men, were found stuffed in a vehicle on a dirt road in north-central Mexico. The governor of Guanajuato has promised an "exhaustive" investigation into the killings. The area where the bodies were found has experienced drug cartel violence in recent years. The victims were students at the Latina University of Mexico, which has suspended classes in mourning. While local media reports suggest the men were shot to death, prosecutors have not confirmed this. In June, a car bomb set off by a drug cartel in Celaya killed a National Guard officer.

via ABC News|

#crime #drug-cartel-violence #guanajuato

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Remembering Li Keqiang: Controversy Surrounds Private Memorials and Unexpected Demise"

Chinese universities have instructed students not to organize private memorial events for former premier Li Keqiang, who recently passed away, in an effort to avoid potential protests and social unrest. The universities fear that such gatherings could become emotionally charged and reminiscent of the mass pro-democracy protests that occurred after the death of former Communist Party chief Hu Yaobang in 1989. Notices have been issued to student leaders and counselors, urging them to wait for official announcements regarding national mourning and to prevent any unauthorized mourning activities. The universities are also taking measures to ensure campus security and stability, including monitoring student activities and discouraging inappropriate remarks about Li's death.

via South China Morning Post|

#china #li-keqiang #memorials

health2 years ago•3 min saved

The Link Between Social Class and Better Sleep: How Students' Backgrounds Impact Health

A study involving Australian and Irish university students suggests that sleep characteristics mediate the relationship between social class and both physical and mental health. Students from higher social class backgrounds may have better health due to superior sleep patterns compared to their peers from lower class backgrounds. The study highlights the importance of sleep interventions in improving mental health, particularly for individuals from lower social class backgrounds who tend to have more depressive symptoms. However, the study's design does not establish cause-and-effect relationships, and the results may not be generalizable to the broader population.

via PsyPost|

#health #mental-health #physical-health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Cannabis Use: Unveiling Mindfulness Connections

A study published in Mindfulness has found that different components of mindfulness have varying effects on the link between childhood trauma and heavy cannabis use. The study, conducted on university students, revealed that the facets of awareness and nonjudgment were negatively associated with childhood trauma and cannabis use, indicating that higher implementation of these components was linked to lower cannabis use. On the other hand, the observe facet was positively associated with childhood trauma and cannabis use, suggesting that higher implementation of this component was associated with higher cannabis use. The study highlights the importance of examining individual components of mindfulness in understanding their impact on the relationship between childhood trauma and drug use.

via PsyPost|

#adverse-childhood-experiences #cannabis-use #childhood-trauma

religion2 years ago•4 min saved

"Pope's Warning: A Godless World Holds No Future for Students in Lisbon"

Pope Francis tells university students in Portugal that there is no future in a world without God, urging them to make their faith credible through their choices. He encourages them to embrace their faith, promote human fraternity, and take risks to change the world. The Pope emphasizes the importance of the incarnation and the contribution of women in society. He also highlights the significance of the Global Compact on Education and the need to protect the environment. Pope Francis warns against the wars plaguing the world and urges the students to transform their fears into dreams.

via Vatican News - English|

#faith #global-compact-on-education #pope-francis

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Nottingham Rampage Leaves Three Dead, Including University Students and Field Hockey Player.

Three people were stabbed to death in a UK city, including a member of England’s field hockey youth team and a university student. The suspect, a 31-year-old migrant from West Africa with no known criminal record, also allegedly stabbed and killed a 65-year-old school staffer and plowed a stolen van into three others, leaving one man fighting for his life. The suspect has yet to be formally identified, and officials have not suggested a possible motive. Counterterrorism police are involved, but officials say it is not currently being treated as a terrorist attack.

via New York Post |

#crime #field-hockey #murder

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

Nottingham knife and van attacks leave three dead, including two students.

Two university students and a school janitor were fatally stabbed, and three others were injured after a stolen van plowed into them in Nottingham. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and police are working closely with counter-terrorism policing to establish the facts. The motive behind the attack is still unknown, and investigations are ongoing. The University of Nottingham has confirmed the deaths of two of its students and offered support to staff and students. Tributes have poured in for the victims, and a vigil was held for them.

via CNN|

#arrest #crime #knife-attack