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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rosie Shead

Family of girl, 18, who died after meningitis outbreak pay tribute to ‘beautifully positive’ daughter

The father of an 18-year-old girl who died following a meningitis outbreak in Kent has described his family’s devastation as "immeasurable" as he called for better protection for young people.

Juliette Kenny died on Saturday, March 14, one day after first showing symptoms including vomiting and discolouration in her cheeks, her father Michael Kenny said.

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