Kent meningitis B outbreak prompts urgent NHS warning and vaccination push

An outbreak of meningitis B in Kent has prompted urgent NHS warnings as cases rise to 27 (two deaths), with links to Canterbury Christ Church University and a London student; authorities are arranging antibiotics for those exposed and rolling out a targeted MenB/MenACWY vaccination drive for University of Kent students. The NHS stresses that meningitis B is serious and can progress rapidly, so seek urgent care if experiencing symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, stiff neck, or a non-blanching rash. Vaccines are available and catch-up doses are offered to those up to age 25, which is especially important for new university entrants.