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Brits race to get meningitis jabs as deadly outbreak spreads with warning issued
- The Kent meningitis outbreak rose to 15 cases with two student deaths, triggering a national incident declaration.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting called the outbreak unprecedented and outlined a targeted Meningitis B vaccination plan for Kent students.
- University of Kent students queued for antibiotics on campus as officials prepared a targeted vaccination rollout.
- Private jab availability dwindled while demand surged, with clinics like Superdrug reporting a 65-fold increase in bookings in a week.
- France reported a related meningitis case tied to the University of Kent as authorities alerted the UK Health Security Agency.
- Officials urged students to seek targeted Meningitis B vaccination in residence halls to curb transmission.
- Health guidance highlighted symptoms like headaches, vomiting, stiff neck, and muscle pains as potential meningitis signs.
- Canterbury’s Club Chemistry is suspected as the outbreak’s starting point, according to officials.
- UK Health Agency coordination extended to international observers as cases crossed borders.
- University and health services emphasized urgent symptom reporting to prevent severe outcomes.
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