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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton

What is meningitis strain B – and is there a vaccine?

Meningitis B has been confirmed as the strain identified in some of the cases in Kent, following the tragic deaths of a school pupil and a university student amidst a growing outbreak.

Concerns are mounting across the region, with a third school now reporting a student admitted to hospital with the disease, prompting the University of Kent to cancel upcoming exams.

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