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Everything we know so far about the meningitis outbreak in Kent

With a targeted vaccination campaign set to be launched, here we set out everything we know so far about the meningitis outbreak.

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Meningitis case confirmed at another Kent school - as targeted vaccination programme to launch

A Year 13 pupil at a Thanet school has tested positive for meningitis - while two schools on the Isle of Sheppey have closed due to the outbreak.

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Health chiefs deny delay in meningitis alert as MenB strain confirmed

Health officials have denied claims they were too slow to act on a meningitis outbreak that has killed an 18-year-old and a 21-year-old.

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'It's unforgivable': Students hit out at two-day delay to meningitis alert

Students have branded a two-day delay in warnings about a deadly meningitis outbreak in Canterbury as “unforgivable”.

Kent Live - Canterbury

New Archbishop of Canterbury setting off on six-day pilgrimage

The Church of England's lead bishop is preparing to embark on a six-day pilgrimage from London to Canterbury

Kent Live - Canterbury

Man charged after two teenage girls sexually assaulted in Canterbury

The girls were reportedly followed before being assaulted

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Man charged after teen girls ‘sexually assaulted’

Police are appealing for information after two teenage girls were allegedly sexually assaulted by a 21-year-old man in a city centre.

Kent Live - Canterbury

Family 'beyond devastated' after meningitis outbreak takes life of Faversham teenager

Juliette was described as 'caring' and 'lovely' girl

Kent Live - Canterbury

Meningitis B strain confirmed in fatal Kent outbreak

A university student and a sixth-form pupil have died in the outbreak

Kent Live - Canterbury

Everything parents and students need to know about meningococcal meningitis

The UKHSA has urged parents to be aware of symptoms and to act fast if they surface in your child

Canterbury News

‘We are beyond devastated’: Family shares photo of teenager who has died in meningitis outbreak

The family of a teenager who died after contracting meningitis have shared a picture of the 18-year-old, as they describe being “beyond devastated”.

Canterbury News

Hundreds queue for meningitis treatment as tribute paid to ‘kind and caring’ schoolgirl

Hundreds of people have been queuing in Canterbury for treatment after a deadly meningitis outbreak - with a pupil from Ashford now in hospital too.

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Where nightclub-goers can access meningitis antibiotics revealed

Health chiefs have announced four clinics are offering thousands of nightclub-goers treatment after a deadly meningitis outbreak.

Kent Live - Canterbury

Club Chemistry visitors urged to 'come forward' for antibiotics after meningitis outbreak

It follows the county meningitis outbreak in which two people are known to have died

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Mum feared daughter, 19, was going to die from meningitis after night out

A mum has told how she feared her teenage daughter was going to die after she was struck down by meningitis following a night out in Kent.

Canterbury News

Health chiefs consider treating thousands of nightclub-goers amid deadly meningitis outbreak

Health chiefs are considering mass-treating thousands of nightclub-goers after a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to a popular venue.

Kent Live - Canterbury

Kent mum’s terror as daughter collapses with meningitis seizure after night out at Canterbury club

Her daughter went to Club Chemistry on Thursday (March 12) before getting sick a few days later

Canterbury News

Kent doctor warns of meningitis symptoms after student deaths

A Kent doctor has warned about the symptoms to watch for after a meningitis outbreak that killed a university student and a secondary school pupil.

Kent Live - Canterbury

Kent students warned not to ignore 'hangover-like' symptoms after meningitis deaths

New advice has been issued to students and staff to limit the spread

Kent Live - Canterbury

Kent university suspends in-person exams after invasive meningitis outbreak

There have been 13 confirmed cases and two deaths linked to the outbreak