Father of meningitis victim, 18, tells of family’s ‘immeasurable’ devastation

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Nadeem BadshahMarch 20, 2026 at 06:00 AM
Father of meningitis victim, 18, tells of family’s ‘immeasurable’ devastation

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Michael Kenny, the father of 18-year-old Juliette Kenny, is speaking out after his daughter's death from meningitis B following an outbreak in Kent. Juliette, a student at Queen Elizabeth’s grammar school in Faversham, died a day after exhibiting initial symptoms. Kenny described his daughter as healthy and strong, emphasizing the family's immense grief. He is now advocating for improved access to the MenB vaccine for teenagers and young people in the UK, partnering with the Meningitis Research Foundation. Kenny hopes that his daughter's death will lead to lasting change and better protection for young people against meningitis. He shared a statement highlighting Juliette's positive impact and the love surrounding her.

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