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A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has led to students queueing for vaccines and antibiotics, with public health officials responding to contain the spread. The MenB strain is the culprit, differing significantly from Covid in transmission an
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Health officials warn sporadic household clusters of meningitis may appear across Britain as university students travel home from Kent for Easter holidays. The outbreak has reached 29 cases, with experts modeling three scenarios for the next four weeks.
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Health leaders warn that sporadic household clusters of meningitis could appear across the UK over the next four weeks, linked to travel from Kent, with 29 cases confirmed.
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A deadly meningitis B strain has caused an outbreak in Kent, with 29 cases and two deaths. UKHSA is investigating a potential mutation that may be accelerating transmission, while the Bexsero vaccine remains effective against the strain.
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Health officials confirm the meningitis strain in Kent is a known group B variant, not new. Cases reach 29, with vaccines and antibiotics administered to thousands.
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A grieving mother shares her devastating story on BBC Breakfast after her 18-year-old son died from meningitis B, amid a concerning outbreak in Kent with 29 cases reported.
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A meningitis outbreak in Kent has led to massive queues at vaccination centres, with cases rising to 29 and two young deaths reported. Health officials are scrambling to meet demand.
The family of Juliette Kenny, 18, describe their 'immeasurable loss' after she died from meningitis in Kent. Cases have increased to 29, with hundreds queuing for vaccines at the University of Kent.
Health officials warn a deadly meningitis B strain may have evolved, causing an unusual outbreak in Kent with 29 cases. The Bexsero vaccine is expected to provide protection against the identified strain.
The meningitis outbreak in Kent has escalated to 29 cases, with two fatalities. A grieving father reveals symptoms as vaccination efforts expand amid shortages.
A doctor explains why the Kent meningitis outbreak is particularly serious, with 29 cases and two deaths linked to the MenB strain, highlighting vaccination gaps in young adults.
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Broadcaster Lisa Snowdon reveals she ignored meningitis symptoms for weeks in 2010, nearly dying, and shares ongoing health effects as Kent outbreak triggers memories.
