A meningitis outbreak in Kent has claimed two young lives, with all cases linked to a nightclub popular with students in Canterbury. Health authorities have identified a new bacterial strain as the cause, though further details on the strain remain under investigation.
Private supplies of vaccines have reportedly run out amid the outbreak, raising concerns about access to preventive measures. The affected individuals were all associated with the same nightclub venue, suggesting a common exposure point.
Health officials are working to trace contacts and contain the spread. The outbreak has prompted a review of vaccine availability and public health responses in the region.
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