12/12/2013

Seven-Year-Old Dies After Contracting Meningitis

A seven-year-old boy has died after contracting meningitis.

According to reports, the pupil from Little Bloxhill Primary School in Walsall died in hospital on Monday.

Public Health England has confirmed that it is investigating "a case of meningococcal disease".

Walsall Council have also said that they are working with the boy's parents and advice letters have been sent to other parents at Little Bloxhill school.

Parents and carers who want more information are being directed to the Meningitis Now website.

(MH/JP)

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