Two vaccinations are offered to protect against the main causes of meningitis, but analysis of government data shows uptake varies significantly across England

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

Two vaccinations are offered to protect against the main causes of meningitis, but analysis of government data shows uptake varies significantly across England

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…

Health sources say all cases were likely linked to a ‘super-spreader event’ as a new vaccination drive targets students at the University of Kent

Health bosses said they are coordinating a national response to the outbreak

Canterbury Christ Church University confirms one case as vaccine rollout under way