Update on Meningococcal Disease at School as Rumours Circulate

Update on meningococcal disease at school as rumours circulate

There have been no more confirmed cases of meningococcal disease at a Weymouth school

Health Alert Issued to Parents After Meningococcal Case at Budmouth Academy, Weymouth

Parents and guardians of pupils at Budmouth Academy have been formally notified that a student has been diagnosed with meningococcal disease, a serious bacterial infection that can lead to both meningitis and septicaemia. In a letter dated 18 March 2026, the school reassured families that there is “no reason to make any change in the setting routine” and emphasised that children should continue attending school as normal. The communication expla…