Britain rushes to contain deadly meningitis outbreak

medicalxpress - Over 10 people were hospitalized in the UK and students urged to take preventative antibiotics Tuesday as health officials rushed to treat a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to a nightclub.

AI Summary: Health officials in southern England have mounted an urgent response to a fast‑moving meningococcal outbreak tied to student nightlife in Kent, after multiple hospitalizations and at least two deaths. Authorities are offering antibiotics, assessing vaccine policy for teens, and urging vigilance as contact tracing and public health measures try to stop transmission before more young people fall ill.


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