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Story summary
- The meningitis B outbreak in Kent, England, has 29 confirmed cases and two fatalities, including 18-year-old Juliette Kenny, prompting a health alert tied to a superspreader event at Club Chemistry.
- Vaccination efforts have intensified, with over 2,360 doses administered and 9,840 antibiotic treatments distributed.
- Experts are investigating the spread and suggest the bacteria may be transmissible, with the UK Health Security Agency coordinating the response and considering expanding vaccination eligibility.
