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Meningitis B latest: Cases linked to outbreak fall as infections downgraded but experts call for ‘vigilance’

Experts warned a wave of secondary cases may be yet to come

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Bacterial meningitis is deadly, but can also have life-altering long-term effects – new study

Bacterial meningitis is once again in global headlines, with recent cases linked to the University of Otago in New Zealand and a fast-growing outbreak at the University of Kent in England.

The Conversation · Mar 20

Meningitis: Family describes ‘immeasurable loss’ as officials face questions

More than 100 students who were waiting in line for the meningitis vaccine were turned away when the queue reached ‘capacity’ on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Mar 20

Meningitis vaccine expansion explained

Health Secretary Wes Streeting visited the University of Kent on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Health Secretary promises more meningitis vaccines as number of cases rise to 27

Wes Streeting said the spread of meningitis is not like Covid but he wanted more people to be protected.

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Meningitis vaccine eligibility expanded after Kent outbreak rises to 27

Anyone who was at Club Chemistry in Canterbury from 5 March to 15 March advised to get antibiotics and vaccination

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

Meningitis cases rise to 27 in Kent outbreak

Two students have died and a number of others have been admitted to hospital in what experts say is an ‘unusual’ outbreak

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Thursday briefing: The largest cluster of cases in a generation – what’s behind the meningitis B outbreak?

In today’s newsletter: After a spate of infections linked to a nightclub in Kent, some parents and experts are questioning the UK’s vaccination regime

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

Meningitis B latest: Dozens of Kent students queuing for vaccine turned away as tally of cases rises

Criteria for jab widened to anyone who attended club over 10 days, as well as sixth-formers at four schools and more Canterbury students

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Health Secretary to visit Kent vaccination centre after meningitis outbreak

One school pupil and one university student have died following the outbreak linked to a nightclub in Canterbury.

Evening Standard · Mar 19