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Who is eligible? New meningitis vaccine expansion explained

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed that the meningitis B vaccines will be given to more people in Kent

The Independent UK

Meningitis vaccine expansion explained

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

Evening Standard

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

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Meningitis cases in latest outbreak likely to increase, chief scientist warns

The number of confirmed meningitis cases in the Kent outbreak is expected to increase, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Professor Robin May, UKHSA's chief scientific officer, confirmed 20 cases so far, with additional cases currently under investigation. The outbreak, linked to a nightclub in Canterbury, has been…

The Independent UK

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

Kent meningitis outbreak has been contained, health officials believe

There is growing confidence that the 20 people diagnosed with the illness have not infected anyone outside the area

The Guardian - UK

How 'super-spreader' nightclub became epicentre of meningitis outbreak

Officials have linked all 20 confirmed infections to Club Chemistry

Evening Standard

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Meningitis: Students begin receiving vaccine as alert sent to NHS in England

Two students died and 18 more cases are being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency.

The Independent UK

Meningitis: Students begin receiving vaccines following deadly outbreak

Two students died and 18 more cases are being investigated by the UKHSA after an outbreak of meningitis linked to a nightclub.

Evening Standard

What is behind the UK’s meningitis outbreak and how serious is it?

Cases of MenB linked to Canterbury nightclub have risen to 20, with two deaths, as experts warn of ‘explosive’ outbreak

The Guardian - UK

How can I get a Meningitis B vaccine?

Two people have died and at least 15 are seriously ill following an outbreak of Meningitis B in Kent

Evening Standard

Law student left blinded and unable to walk after contracting meningitis at 'ground zero' nightclub

Annabelle Mackay was celebrating her birthday when she contracted meningitis, leaving her briefly blinded and unable to walk

Evening Standard

Warning meningitis B cases could rise further due to ‘explosive’ outbreak

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The Independent UK

'Stay alert but don't panic' - Dr Amir Khan reveals early meningitis symptoms and when to seek help

W&H resident doctor reveals the meningitis need-to-knows for adults as another five cases are confirmed in Kent

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The Guardian - UK

Number of meningitis cases investigated in Kent rises to 20

Thousands of students to be offered vaccines in response to quickest-growing outbreak experts have seen

International Business Times UK

What is Meningitis and How to Stay Safe from it as UK Health Cases Trigger National Incident

The UK Health Security Agency has declared the meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent a national incident, urging students to get vaccinated.

Evening Standard

Thousands of students offered vaccines in bid to stem ‘explosive’ meningitis

Health chiefs said they have not seen an outbreak on this scale in all of their careers.

Evening Standard

Students in halls in Kent to be offered meningitis B vaccine over coming days

Some 15 cases of meningitis have so far been reported to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), including two deaths.

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The Independent UK

Meningitis B latest: Health chiefs issue alert to NHS staff as outbreak spreads to second university

Canterbury Christ Church University confirms one case as vaccine rollout under way

Evening Standard

Baby critically ill as 'unprecedented' meningitis outbreak spreads

A nine-month-old is in intensive care as the number of cases reaches 15 and officials warn the figure may still rise

The Independent UK

Full list of schools with confirmed or suspected cases of meningitis

There have been 15 cases reported to the UKHSA so far, with four confirmed to be meningitis B

Evening Standard

Meningitis: Health chiefs dealing with ‘explosive’ and ‘unprecedented’ outbreak

Some 15 cases of meningitis have so far been reported to the UK Health Security Agency, including two deaths.

The Independent UK

How a ‘super-spreader’ event sparked deadly Kent meningitis outbreak

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The Independent UK

Streeting defends response to ‘unprecedented’ meningitis B outbreak as cases ‘linked to super-spreader event’

‘Highest number of cases seen in one weekend,’ says UKHSA chief as health secretary defends agency’s speed of action

The Independent UK

Meningitis B outbreak: Inside UK health agency response to Kent crisis which left two dead

Some 15 cases of meningitis have so far been reported to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in Kent

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