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Nine meningitis B cases confirmed in Ireland; HSE says ‘no evidence of increase or link’ to Kent outbreak
Nine cases of the B strain of meningitis have been confirmed in Ireland so far this year with another 38 in 2025, it emerged today.
19 Mar, 11:20 — 19 Mar, 11:56
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rte-newsMostly Factual51d ago
No increase in meningitis cases in Ireland, says HSE
The HSE has said that there is no increase in meningitis related disease (meningococcal disease) in Ireland beyond normal levels for this time of year, and there is currently no link between cases in Ireland and the recent outbreak in Kent.
Read full article →irish-independent51d ago
Nine meningitis B cases confirmed in Ireland; HSE says ‘no evidence of increase or link’ to Kent outbreak
Nine cases of the B strain of meningitis have been confirmed in Ireland so far this year with another 38 in 2025, it emerged today.
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