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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Waiting lists, virtual queues and pharmacies running out of stock as demand for meningitis B vaccines soars

Pharmacies are running out of stock for the meningitis B vaccine as concern rises and demand soars.

The spike comes after the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed it is now investigating 20 cases of meningitis in Kent during an “explosive” outbreak that has left two dead.

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