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Meningitis Outbreak in Kent: Health Officials Urge Vaccinations and Antibiotics

Health officials in Kent are responding to a meningitis outbreak, with fifteen confirmed cases and two deaths. The outbreak is linked to a nightclub event and university parties, leading to cases in four schools. A targeted vaccination drive is underway for around five thousand students. Scientists are sequencing the bacterias genome and testing it against vaccines. Early antibiotics and awareness of symptoms are crucial to prevent further spread.

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