Kent Battles Meningitis Spike as Vaccination Push Expands Across the County
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Meningitis cases in Kent have risen to 34 (23 confirmed, 11 under investigation) amid a widening outbreak that has killed two young people; five vaccination centres are operating, 5,841 people have been vaccinated, and over 11,000 have received antibiotics as authorities race to contain the spread.
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