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The Latest Breaking News from Kent

Surge in pharmacy bookings for meningitis jabs amid Kent outbreak

Superdrug told the Press Association bookings for its service are 65 times higher than a week ago.

Evening Standard

How to get meningitis B vaccine after deadly outbreak kills two in Kent

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The Independent UK

Meningitis B vaccination rates across the UK amid deadly Kent outbreak

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The Independent UK

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Meningitis B: what are the symptoms, how is it spread and is there a vaccine?

Variant identified in Kent can cause long-term complications and prove fatal if not caught early with antibiotics

The Guardian - UK

Mapped: Meningitis B vaccination rates in your area revealed as demand for jab surges

Two vaccinations are offered to protect against the main causes of meningitis, but analysis of government data shows uptake varies significantly across England

The Independent UK

Tell us: how is the meningitis outbreak in Canterbury being handled?

Health officials, schools and a university in Kent are working to contain an outbreak. We want to hear from those living in the area

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis B: Specific symptoms to know after deadly outbreak in Kent

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The Independent UK

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Meningitis in fatal Kent outbreak identified as less-targeted strain B

Government scientist says most people not vaccinated against strain that has led to 15 cases and two deaths

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis B outbreak latest: Streeting warns of ‘unprecedented’ situation as new vaccine programme launched

Some 15 cases of meningitis have now been recorded while 700 doses of antibiotics have been given out

The Independent UK

Meningitis B confirmed as strain behind some cases in deadly Kent outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating a meningitis outbreak in Kent, with 13 cases reported since 13 March, including two fatalities.

The Independent UK

Meningitis B confirmed as strain behind deadly Kent outbreak

Some cases of meningitis in Kent have been confirmed as meningitis B, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) told the Press Association, adding it will confirm the other cases “when we have the full results”.

The Independent UK

People who attended nightclub urged to get antibiotics amid meningitis outbreak

A Year 13 pupil in Faversham and a student at the University of Kent have died in the outbreak.

Evening Standard

Meningitis outbreak: People who visited popular Kent nightclub on these dates urged to ‘come forward’ for treatment

Anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury on 5, 6 and 7 March have been called upon to receive the treatment, the UK Health Security Agency said

The Independent UK

Third school confirms meningitis diagnosis as student hospitalised amid outbreak

A third school in Kent has confirmed a student diagnosis of meningitis, adding to growing concerns in the region. The BBC report Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys announced that a year 13 student has been admitted to hospital with the illness. The headmaster conveyed his concern in a letter…

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Students queue in ‘Covid-esque’ scenes after two die in meningitis outbreak

Shocked University of Kent students queueing for antibiotics said it ‘feels like a repeat’ of the pandemic

The Conversation

Kent meningitis outbreak: what students need to know

If you are a student in the UK, news of an outbreak of meningitis affecting university students in Kent may be causing you alarm.

International Business Times UK

Chatham Scissor Attack Injures Elderly Woman, 25-Year Old Orlando Foster Charged

An elderly woman was attacked with scissors in Chatham by a 25-year-old man. The suspect has been arrested and charged. Learn more about the incident.

Evening Standard

Meningitis outbreak: Tribute paid to student who died as hundreds seek treatment

A year 13 pupil in Faversham and a student at the University of Kent have died, with others being treated in hospital.

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The Independent UK

Tribute paid to ‘kind, thoughtful, intelligent’ student who died after meningitis outbreak

A year 13 pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham, Kent, is one of two people to die in the region from the illness

The Times of India

Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent: 2 dead, students queue for antibiotics — what we know so far

A meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area of Kent has left two young people dead and several others seriously ill, prompting a large public health response and emergency antibiotic distribution for students and close contacts.

The Guardian - UK

Kent meningitis outbreak: key questions answered

What are the symptoms of the infection? Can it be prevented? And what is being done to manage the situation?

The Independent UK

Simple way to check your meningitis vaccine status amid Kent outbreak

A doctor has shared a simple way to check that you have received the meningitis vaccine amid an outbreak in Kent.

The Independent UK

What is meningitis strain B – and is there a vaccine?

There are different types of this meningitis and the most common is known as type B

Evening Standard

Meningitis outbreak: Why are students and young people at risk?

The UK Health Security Agency said it had been notified of 13 cases in the Canterbury area of Kent between Friday and Sunday.

The Independent UK

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