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Meningitis in Kent fatal outbreak identified as strain B
HealthFTThe GuardianThe Independent+1rte-news1mo ago4 sources

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 Government scientists have identified the type of meningitis behind a fatal…

Three Meningitis B Cases Confirmed in Dorset; Vaccinations Offered
HealthBBCThe GuardianThe Independent21d ago3 sources

Three Meningitis B Cases Confirmed in Dorset; Vaccinations Offered

Three cases of Meningitis B have been confirmed among young people in Dorset, specifically in the Weymouth area. Health authorities are now offering vaccinations and antibiotics to young people in the affected region to prevent further spread.

Number of meningitis cases investigated in Kent rises to 20
HealthThe Guardian24urstraits-times+6jerusalem-postrte-newschannel-news-asiabalkan-webthe-journalmyjoyonline1mo ago9 sources

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 The number of cases of meningitis being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency…