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Meningitis B Outbreak in Kent: 29 Cases Linked to Nightclub

3/20/2026

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A meningitis B outbreak in Kent, UK involves 29 cases linked to a nightclub.
The Bexsero vaccine is expected to protect against the identified strain.
Vaccinations and antibiotics have been administered to those affected.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating the outbreak.
The family of an 18-year-old victim has called for broader vaccination access.

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Story summary

A meningitis B outbreak in Kent, UK involves 29 cases linked to a nightclub.
The Bexsero vaccine is expected to protect against the identified strain.
Vaccinations and antibiotics have been administered to those affected.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating the outbreak.
The family of an 18-year-old victim has called for broader vaccination access.