Summary
An 18-year-old student, Juliette, passed away from a meningitis outbreak in Kent, UK. The outbreak, linked to meningitis B, has resulted in two deaths and 11 other people falling ill. Health officials in the UK have responded by providing antibiotics to those who may have been exposed.
Key Facts
- Juliette, an 18-year-old student, died from meningitis in Kent, UK.
- Another student, aged 21, also died from the same outbreak.
- The meningitis B strain is behind the outbreak affecting the Canterbury area.
- More than 30,000 people have been contacted by health authorities for precautionary measures.
- Routine vaccinations for meningitis B only began in 2015, affecting the vaccination coverage of young adults.
- Health authorities provided antibiotics at various locations to prevent further spread.
- The outbreak is possibly linked to a nightclub event in Canterbury.
- The University of Kent remains open, although some assessments are canceled.
