Two young people have died in a meningitis outbreak linked to a nightclub popular with students in Canterbury, Kent. The health authorities have issued an antibiotic alert as private vaccine supplies run out.
The cases recorded so far have all been connected to the same nightclub, prompting urgent public health measures. Officials are working to trace close contacts and provide preventive antibiotics.
Private stocks of meningitis vaccines have been depleted due to increased demand following the outbreak. The NHS is advising those eligible to get vaccinated through their GP.
—
Health officials continue to monitor the situation and urge anyone with symptoms—such as severe headache, stiff neck, and rash—to seek immediate medical attention.
