x     The Falkland Islands Directorate of Health and Social Services is aware of growing concerns from parents with children studying in the UK, arising from an outbreak of Meningitis B. These concerns are entirely understandable. Meningitis is an infection that causes swelling of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is relatively common and can be caused by various viruses or bacteria. The level of seriousness varies considerably from case to case. Bacterial cases