There were 117 cases of meningitis W in 2014 compared to 22 in 2009 . The number of new infections has been rising since the outbreak began last year. For the first time some young children have died as a result of MenW .
There were 117 cases of meningitis W in 2014 compared to 22 in 2009 . Some experts claim the rise could indicate a public health emergency . For the first time some young children have died as a result of MenW .