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The Latest Breaking News from Meningitis

Thursday briefing: The largest cluster of cases in a generation – what’s behind the meningitis B outbreak?

In today’s newsletter: After a spate of infections linked to a nightclub in Kent, some parents and experts are questioning the UK’s vaccination regime

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis B latest: Dozens of Kent students queuing for vaccine turned away as tally of cases rises

Criteria for jab widened to anyone who attended club over 10 days, as well as sixth-formers at four schools and more Canterbury students

The Independent UK

Health Secretary to visit Kent vaccination centre after meningitis outbreak

One school pupil and one university student have died following the outbreak linked to a nightclub in Canterbury.

Evening Standard

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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

Kent meningitis outbreak has been contained, health officials believe

There is growing confidence that the 20 people diagnosed with the illness have not infected anyone outside the area

The Guardian - UK

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

Health authorities are working to contain the spread and safeguard the student community

The Independent UK

How 'super-spreader' nightclub became epicentre of meningitis outbreak

Officials have linked all 20 confirmed infections to Club Chemistry

Evening Standard

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Government ‘playing Russian roulette’ by not offering all young people meningitis B jab, campaigners say

University of Kent to offer the vaccine to the 5,000 students living in halls of residence at the Canterbury campus as UKHSA warns cases are ‘severe with rapid deterioration’

The Independent UK

Lisa Snowdon recalls ‘terrifying’ meningitis battle amid UK outbreak

The TV presenter urges awareness of symptoms as outbreak in Kent prompts vaccinations and warnings

Evening Standard

Meningitis: Students begin receiving vaccine as alert sent to NHS in England

Two students died and 18 more cases are being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency.

The Independent UK

Vaccine rollout will save so many lives, says student who recovered from menB

Sophia Speirs was in her first year at the University of Manchester in 2023 when she contracted meningitis B.

Evening Standard

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

Security walked along the queue handing out blue face masks.

Evening Standard

Kent student hits out at university for its handling of meningitis outbreak

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The Independent UK

Meningitis vaccine rollout begins but why is the jab important?

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

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Bulletin PM briefing: Meningitis latest and Iran issues new threat

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The Independent UK

Meningitis B outbreak spreads to second university amid shortage of vaccines

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Evening Standard

Meningitis: Students begin receiving vaccines following deadly outbreak

Two students died and 18 more cases are being investigated by the UKHSA after an outbreak of meningitis linked to a nightclub.

The Guardian - UK

What is behind the UK’s meningitis outbreak and how serious is it?

Cases of MenB linked to Canterbury nightclub have risen to 20, with two deaths, as experts warn of ‘explosive’ outbreak

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Evening Standard

How can I get a Meningitis B vaccine?

Two people have died and at least 15 are seriously ill following an outbreak of Meningitis B in Kent

The Independent UK

Pharmacies running low on meningitis B vaccine as people rush for jabs

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Evening Standard

Meningitis: Jab rollout to 5,000 university campus students begins

Two students have died and 18 other cases of meningitis are being investigated by health officials.

The Independent UK

Beloved author issues urgent meningitis warning after son’s tragic death

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Euronews

Everything to know about the meningitis B outbreak in the UK

An outbreak of meningitis B has occurred in southeast England, with 20 confirmed or suspected cases so far. Here’s what you need to know about symptoms and treatment.

Evening Standard

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

The Conversation

Kent’s meningitis outbreak was years in the making – here’s why

Two young people are dead and 20 are receiving treatment after a meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent. The students caught up in it belong to a generation that has never been routinely vaccinated against the strain responsible.

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