Kent meningitis outbreak has been contained, health officials believe
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Health officials believe they have contained the meningitis outbreak in Kent, with all 20 known cases linked to the original cluster. The outbreak, which affected individuals who visited a Canterbury nightclub in early March, is caused by a known strain of meningitis B. A MenB vaccine is being offered to 5,000 University of Kent students, and antibiotics are being distributed to contacts. While one case emerged in London and another in France, both individuals had recently visited Canterbury. Another case was confirmed at Canterbury Christ Church University, believed to be linked to the original cluster. Authorities are tracing contacts and administering preventative treatment, and the health secretary denies any vaccine shortages.
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