Health · 8 June 2026

Students warned after meningitis case at Surrey Uni

Students at the University of Surrey are being advised by health officials after a meningitis infection was confirmed there. The UK Health Security Agency is giving antibiotics and jabs to close contacts, saying the general public's risk is low. Officials explain that meningococcal disease spreads with very close contact, and big outbreaks are rare.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 June 2026 at 1:57

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