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Kent Meningitis B Outbreak: 2 Dead, Vaccination Drive Launched

3/20/2026

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A meningitis B (MenB) outbreak in Kent has caused two deaths and 15 confirmed cases among students.
United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is launching a vaccination program for students at University of Kent's Canterbury campus.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting described the situation as unprecedented.
The outbreak stems from close student contact, with fever and rash.
Pharmacies are low on MenB vaccines, prompting a catchup for those born before 2015.

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A meningitis B (MenB) outbreak in Kent has caused two deaths and 15 confirmed cases among students.
United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is launching a vaccination program for students at University of Kent's Canterbury campus.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting described the situation as unprecedented.
The outbreak stems from close student contact, with fever and rash.
Pharmacies are low on MenB vaccines, prompting a catchup for those born before 2015.