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- The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirms three Meningitis B cases in Weymouth, Dorset, identified between March 20 and April 15, involving Budmouth and Wey Valley Academy pupils; all are recovering.
- UKHSA is offering antibiotics and the MenB vaccine to students in years 7–13 across Weymouth, Portland, and Chickerell.
- Dr. Beth Smout notes the cases are not linked to the Kent outbreak, but wider transmission may occur.
