Advice and reassurance following meningitis cases in Reading

You may be aware that three cases of meningitis B have been reported in Reading. One young person has sadly died, and two others are receiving treatment. Our thoughts and sympathies are with all those affected.

We understand that this news may be worrying for many residents, particularly parents and young people, and we want to reassure our community that the risk to the wider public remains low. We are working closely with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS partners.

If you are worried, please visit one of the websites below, which explain how to spot the signs and symptoms, and what to do if you are worried about yourself or someone you know.

• NHS: understand signs and symptoms  
• What is meningitis? Symptoms, risks and how to protect yourself – UK Health Security Agency  
• The Meningitis Research Foundation 
• Meningitis Now