Two teenagers are receiving treatment in hospital after contracting meningitis B.<\/p>\n
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed it was investigating two confirmed cases in the Suffolk area” but said “the risk to the wider public remains low”.<\/p>\n
It said the teenagers were “currently receiving treatment in hospital where they are recovering well”.<\/p>\n
UKHSA said it had “been undertaking extensive contact-tracing to identify close contacts of the teenagers” and “as a precautionary measure, those identified have been offered antibiotics and given information on the signs and symptoms of meningitis B to look out for.”<\/p>\n
Dr Smita Kapadia, consultant in communicable disease control at the UKHSA, said: “We continue to work closely with partners to identify close contacts of the cases and offer treatment and advice.<\/p>\n
“It is really important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of this disease as prompt treatment is the key to prevent the infection getting worse and spreading to others.<\/p>\n
“Anyone can get meningitis and around 300 to 400 cases of meningococcal disease are diagnosed in England every year. It’s most common in babies, young children, teenagers, and young adults.”<\/p>\n