💨 Abstract

A meningitis outbreak in Canterbury, Kent, has led to two deaths and 13 additional cases. Health officials are distributing antibiotics to those who visited Club Chemistry between March 5-7. A woman in London, with no known contact with the university, has also shown symptoms. Meningitis, caused by Neisseria meningitidis, can be fatal within hours. Symptoms include fever, rash, and rapid breathing. Vaccination coverage for MenB is 89.1%

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