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Meningitis B Outbreak in Kent: 2 Dead, 27 Infected

3/20/2026

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  • An outbreak of meningitis B in Kent has caused two deaths and 27 confirmed cases.
  • The outbreak is linked to Canterbury's Club Chemistry, where many affected visited March 5–7.
  • The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is administering antibiotics and vaccines to students at the University of Kent, with over 600 vaccines given.
  • Experts are investigating the rapid spread, considering a super-spreader event or an evolved bacterial strain.