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Kent Meningitis B Outbreak: 20 Cases, 2 Fatalities

3/19/2026

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  • The meningitis B outbreak in Kent includes 20 confirmed cases and two fatalities, with Nala-Rose Fletcher (nine-month-old) in intensive care.
  • Health officials say the outbreak is primarily contained within Kent and is treated as a national concern.
  • The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urges anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury from March 5-7 to seek antibiotics.
  • A vaccination program for University of Kent students will begin soon.