'Unprecedented' Meningitis Outbreak in UK Spreads to 27 Cases
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Key Points:
- UK health authorities are investigating 27 cases linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak, centered around Club Chemistry nightclub in Canterbury, with 15 cases confirmed and two deaths reported.
- The outbreak involves group B meningococcal disease (MenB), the most common strain in the UK, which spreads through close contact such as kissing or sharing drinks and vapes.
- This outbreak is described as unprecedented due to its rapid spread and high number of cases in a short timeframe, with many affected being University of Kent students and cases also reported in local schools and a London institute.
- Health officials have set up clinics distributing antibiotics and launched a targeted vaccination program at the University of Kent, urging those who attended the nightclub during the outbreak weekend to
