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Kent Meningitis B Outbreak: 20 Cases, 2 Deaths, Vaccines Rolled Out

3/20/2026

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A meningitis B outbreak in Kent has 20 confirmed cases and two deaths, including an 18-year-old student.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) launched a vaccination program for about 5,000 University of Kent students and Club Chemistry nightclub attendees.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged those exposed to access antibiotics.
Vaccination efforts are expanding with 20,000 additional doses to be released to private pharmacies.

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A meningitis B outbreak in Kent has 20 confirmed cases and two deaths, including an 18-year-old student.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) launched a vaccination program for about 5,000 University of Kent students and Club Chemistry nightclub attendees.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged those exposed to access antibiotics.
Vaccination efforts are expanding with 20,000 additional doses to be released to private pharmacies.