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Why was the Kent meningitis outbreak so severe?
More than 20 young people were infected in the March outbreak, linked to a Canterbury nightclub.
September 22, 2026Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.
September 22, 2026Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs routinely for secondary school-aged people to better protect them.
July 16, 2026What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
July 16, 2026Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
July 13, 2026The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.
June 17, 2026What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.
June 12, 2026What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
June 12, 2026Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
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Why was the Kent meningitis outbreak so severe?
More than 20 young people in the UK were infected with a severe strain of meningitis B in March. Scientists say they have now discovered what made this particular strain so dangerous. The outbreak w
Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
Scientists say they have discovered why the bacteria responsible for the UK's worst outbreak of meningitis B in Kent earlier this year proved so dangerous. More than 20 young people, mostly students,
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
An emergency vaccination programme followed an outbreak in Kent A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched, after concerns about the number of meningit
Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
All teenagers should be offered a free vaccine against meningitis B (MenB) at around the age of 15, UK experts are now recommending - a change to previous advice. It follows concerns over the UK's la
Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab
High street pharmacies across England are now offering a free meningitis B vaccine for many young people. It comes after concerns over the UK's largest and fastest growing outbreak that happened in K
expert reaction to the announcement of a one-off Meningitis B vaccination program for young people
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Meningitis B Vaccination Service
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 12th June 2026 From late July 2026 Following the outbreak of Meningitis B in Kent earlier in the year, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has dec
Meningitis B vaccine: Who is eligible – and when will it be offered?
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MenB vaccine to be offered to eligible young people this summer
First published on 12 June 2026 Following recent outbreaks of meningitis in the UK, the Scottish Government has announced plans to offer a new programme of Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination for youn
One million young people to be offered meningitis B vaccine on NHS after deadly outbreaks
The one-off programme is set to be offered to young people this autumn Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story
UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine
One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three people Teenagers in their final school year and young people starting university will be offe
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched, after concerns about the number of meningitis B infections. Officials say the programme will help protect t
What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
A million young people will be offered a vaccine to help protect them against meningitis B, after concerns about the number of infections this year. The two-dose vaccine will be available to pupils i
Meningococcal disease in Kent
First published on 17 March 2026 The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is continuing to investigate an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent and a rolling news story is being regularly updated on
Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
A million young people in the UK will be offered a vaccine to help protect against meningitis B. The one-off programme has been launched after concerns over the UK's largest and fastest growing menin