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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.

The Conversation · Mar 16

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.

International Business Times UK · Mar 16

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

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

The Independent UK · Mar 16

How to get the meningitis vaccine after deadly outbreak in Kent

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The Independent UK · Mar 16

Meningitis Outbreak Near University of Kent Kills Two, 30,000 Alerted

A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has resulted in two deaths and 11 hospitalizations, prompting a major public health response.

International Business Times UK · Mar 16

Meningitis outbreak latest: Kent university cancels in-person exams as school pays tribute to pupil

UKHSA says 13 cases of disease confirmed in Canterbury area over weekend

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent and three schools kills two young people with 11 in hospital

Deaths of student and sixth-former named as Juliette announced as long queues for antibiotics form at Canterbury campus

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16

Meningitis symptoms after two die in ‘invasive’ Kent outbreak

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The Independent UK · Mar 16