The NHS has issued a warning about a potentially life-threatening infection, as it urged people to think about getting vaccinated against it. Here's everything you need to know View 3 Images The NHS has called on people to consider getting vaccinated against meningitis (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)

The NHS has called on people to consider getting vaccinated against meningitis, a serious infection that targets the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meninges). While the condition can strike anyone, it's most prevalent among babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. ‌

The NHS cautions that the infection can be "very serious" without proper treatment and may prove fatal, as it can trigger sepsis. Taking to X, previously Twitter, the NHS posted

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