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Live Science Today: Meningitis is back and Iran war fertilizer shock
- A meningitis B outbreak at a Kent university caused deaths and multiple infections among students in halls of residence.
- The MenB outbreak appears linked to university housing and vaccination gaps among students.
- Analysts warn the Strait of Hormuz disruption could threaten global fertilizer supply and food prices.
- The Live Science briefing links health and energy trends as part of today’s science coverage.
- The article emphasizes that MenB vaccination status can influence outbreak dynamics.
- Experts caution about broader societal implications of concurrent health and energy shocks.
- The piece summarizes cross-cutting science trends, including health and technology topics.
- The article references Live Science's broader trend sections covering space, technology, and biology.
- The summary notes that the outbreak’s spread is linked to close contact and throat bacteria behavior.
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