Meningitis: Cases rises to 20 in fatal Kent outbreak amid surging demand for private jabs

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Authors: Gareth Iacobucci
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.s526
Cited by: 2
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Abstract

Meningitis: Cases rises to 20 in fatal Kent outbreak amid surging demand for private jabs Gareth IacobucciFive further cases of meningitis have been identified in the outbreak in Kent that has left two young people dead.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Healthcare Systems and Challenges Child and Adolescent Health

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
392
Pages
s526–s526
Publication date
18 March 2026
Language
EN