An outbreak of meningitis in Kent has claimed the lives of two young people, with all recorded cases linked to a nightclub popular with students in Canterbury. Private supplies of vaccines have reportedly run out as health authorities respond to the crisis.
The outbreak has prompted a timeline of actions by health officials, who are working to contain the spread of the disease. Details of the response include efforts to trace contacts and provide preventive treatment.
Authorities have urged anyone with symptoms to seek medical help immediately. The situation remains under close monitoring as the community reels from the tragic deaths.
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