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Archbishop of Canterbury ‘relieved’ to complete six-day pilgrimage

Dame Sarah Mullally arrived in Canterbury from London on Sunday, and was joined by about 100 people as she walked to the Cathedral.

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Over 8,000 meningitis vaccines handed out in Kent as queues improve over weekend

Some 23 cases have been confirmed alongside 11 that ‘remain under investigation’, the UK Health Security Agency said.

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Meningitis: Parts of UK could see ‘sporadic’ but ‘containable’ clusters

Some 18 cases of meningitis have been confirmed, alongside a further 11 ‘probable cases’ – all with links to Kent.

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Meningitis strain at the centre of Kent outbreak explained

The number of cases linked to the outbreak has reached 29.

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'Her legacy must be lasting change': Family of schoolgirl, 18, who died in meningitis outbreak demand all young people get vaccine

Family of Kent schoolgirl Juliette Kenny, 18, say their devastation is ‘immeasurable’ after ‘fit and healthy’ teenager died just hours after falling seriously ill

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Meningitis B latest: Cases linked to outbreak fall as infections downgraded but experts call for ‘vigilance’

Experts warned a wave of secondary cases may be yet to come

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Meningitis: Family describes ‘immeasurable loss’ as officials face questions

More than 100 students who were waiting in line for the meningitis vaccine were turned away when the queue reached ‘capacity’ on Thursday.

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More than 100 students turned away for meningitis vaccine ‘due to capacity’

The university said the vaccination clinic will reopen on Friday from 9am to 5pm and advised people to be in the queue by 2pm

The Independent UK

Meningitis outbreak: Students turned away for vaccines in Kent

Two students have died and others are being treated in hospital as health officials try to establish why meningitis has spread so rapidly.

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Meningitis vaccine expansion explained

Health Secretary Wes Streeting visited the University of Kent on Thursday.

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Health Secretary promises more meningitis vaccines as number of cases rise to 27

Wes Streeting said the spread of meningitis is not like Covid but he wanted more people to be protected.

The Independent UK

Vaccine rollout begins as meningitis cases rise to 20 amid outbreak

A second university has reported a case, as the UKHSA issues a public health alert

Evening Standard

Hundreds of students queue at university after rollout of meningitis B vaccine

Security walked along the queue handing out blue face masks.

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Meningitis vaccine rollout begins but why is the jab important?

About 5,000 students will be offered a jab alongside courses of antibiotics.

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Law student left blinded and unable to walk after contracting meningitis at 'ground zero' nightclub

Annabelle Mackay was celebrating her birthday when she contracted meningitis, leaving her briefly blinded and unable to walk

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Nine-month-old baby girl battles meningitis in intensive care as outbreak continues

Nala-Rose Fletcher will be left with lasting difficulties for the rest of her life, her parents said

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Thousands of students offered vaccines in bid to stem ‘explosive’ meningitis

Health chiefs said they have not seen an outbreak on this scale in all of their careers.

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Students in halls in Kent to be offered meningitis B vaccine over coming days

Some 15 cases of meningitis have so far been reported to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), including two deaths.

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Baby critically ill as 'unprecedented' meningitis outbreak spreads

A nine-month-old is in intensive care as the number of cases reaches 15 and officials warn the figure may still rise

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Meningitis: Health chiefs dealing with ‘explosive’ and ‘unprecedented’ outbreak

Some 15 cases of meningitis have so far been reported to the UK Health Security Agency, including two deaths.

The Independent UK

Streeting defends response to ‘unprecedented’ meningitis B outbreak as cases ‘linked to super-spreader event’

‘Highest number of cases seen in one weekend,’ says UKHSA chief as health secretary defends agency’s speed of action

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Surge in pharmacy bookings for meningitis jabs amid Kent outbreak

Superdrug told the Press Association that bookings for its service are 65 times higher than a week ago.

The Independent UK

Meningitis B: The symptoms to know as fourth case confirmed in Reading

We explain the signs of meningitis and sepsis and whether there is a vaccine

Evening Standard

What is meningitis B and why are young people at risk?

Symptoms of meningitis and sepsis can include a high temperature, cold hands and feet, vomiting, confusion, and muscle and joint pain.

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People who attended nightclub urged to get antibiotics amid meningitis outbreak

A Year 13 pupil in Faversham and a student at the University of Kent have died in the outbreak.

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