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Meningitis in Kent fatal outbreak identified as strain B

UKHSA says strain involved in outbreak that has killed two people is one that most people are not vaccinated against

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independent.co.uk

domenica 15 marzo 2026·theguardian.com
Two die and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent
Students in Canterbury given antibiotics for fast-acting and invasive meningococcal disease, says UKHSA
martedì 17 marzo 2026·independent.co.uk
Meningitis B strain behind some cases in deadly Kent outbreak
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating a meningitis outbreak in Kent, with 13 cases reported since 13 March, including two fatalities.

martedì 17 marzo 2026·

theguardian.com

Meningitis in Kent fatal outbreak identified as strain B

UKHSA says strain involved in outbreak that has killed two people is one that most people are not vaccinated against

martedì 17 marzo 2026·

independent.co.uk

What is meningitis B? Symptoms, vaccine and what to avoid after two die in Kent

People are being warned to be vigilant for signs of the infection after 13 cases were identified in Kent over the weekend

martedì 17 marzo 2026·

theguardian.com

Meningitis B: what are the symptoms, how is it spread and is there a vaccine?

Strain identified in Kent can cause long-term complications and prove fatal if not caught early with antibiotics

martedì 17 marzo 2026·

upi.com

2 dead, 13 ill in outbreak of meningitis at University of Kent - UPI.com

Two people have died out of 15 cases of bacterial meningitis at the University of Kent in England, and students are being offered a vaccine.

martedì 17 marzo 2026·

independent.co.uk

Meningitis B expert answers your questions as Kent outbreak leaves two dead

A total of 15 cases of meningitis have now been notified to the UK Health Security Agency, with four cases seen in Kent confirmed as meningitis B. All cases have required hospital…

martedì 17 marzo 2026·

bbc.com

Kent meningitis outbreak unprecedented - health chiefs

Officials confirm 15 cases of meningitis following an outbreak in Kent, in which two people died.

mercoledì 18 marzo 2026·

theguardian.com

Number of meningitis cases investigated in Kent rises to 20

Figure up from 15, says UK Health Security Agency, as thousands of students to be offered vaccines in coming days

mercoledì 18 marzo 2026·

arabnews.com

Number of suspected meningitis cases rises in UK outbreak: official

LONDON: The number of meningitis cases being probed by UK authorities has risen to 20, the Health Security Agency said Wednesday, following an “unprecedented” outbreak centered on…

mercoledì 18 marzo 2026·

theguardian.com

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

mercoledì 18 marzo 2026·

bbc.com

Urgent public health alert as Kent meningitis outbreak grows

Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs.

giovedì 19 marzo 2026·

theguardian.com

Number of meningitis cases linked to Kent outbreak rises to 27

Hundreds of students at University of Kent take up offer of meningitis B vaccination amid ‘very unusual outbreak’

giovedì 19 marzo 2026·

lemonde.fr

UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to at least 27

Two people have died since the epidemic came to light at the weekend, centered on the University of Kent in southeastern Canterbury and a local nightclub popular with students.

giovedì 19 marzo 2026·

upi.com

Kent meningitis cases rise to 27, student vaccinations continue - UPI.com

The number of cases of meningitis in Kent has risen to 27, the United Kingdom Health Security Agency reported. Two have died since the oubreak began.