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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

What to know about the meningitis vaccine as rollout begins amid Kent outbreak

Students at the University of Kent’s Canterbury campus have begun receiving the meningitis B vaccine following an outbreak of the disease that has tragically resulted in the deaths of two young people.

The urgent vaccination programme is now underway as health authorities work to contain the spread and safeguard the student community.

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