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Why was the Kent meningitis outbreak so severe?

Why was the Kent meningitis outbreak so severe?

bbc.co.uk 22.09.2026 21:56 6 views
More than 20 young people were infected in the March outbreak, linked to a Canterbury nightclub.

More than 20 young people in the UK were infected with a severe strain of meningitis B in March. Scientists say they have now discovered what made this particular strain so dangerous. The outbreak was traced back to a nightclub in Canterbury and is believed to have been transmitted between people by kissing, or sharing drinks and vapes.

The BBC's Jim Reed looked at the findings.

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