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A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has claimed two young lives, prompting urgent action. Officials link at least ten illnesses to a Canterbury nightclub, with nine confirmed as the group B strain. Health teams are distributing preventive antibiotics and vaccines, while hospitals and schools are on high alert for symptoms. The outbreak coincides with a rise in meningococcal disease across Europe, with group B strains accounting for over half of last years confirmed cases. Vaccine rollout for group B is inconsistent across Europe, with the UK reconsidering its policy. Authorities assure the risk to the rest of Europe remains low, but countries are reviewing their vaccine plans to safeguard public health.

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