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'I feel so grateful to be alive,' says Kent University meningitis survivor

'I feel so grateful to be alive,' says Kent University meningitis survivor

Summary

Annabelle Mackay, a law student at the University of Kent, survived a meningitis infection and shared her experience with the BBC. There have been 29 meningitis cases linked to this outbreak, and vaccinations are being given to students to prevent more cases.

Key Facts

  • Annabelle Mackay is a 21-year-old law student at the University of Kent.
  • She believes she contracted meningitis on or around March 5 at a local club.
  • A total of 29 cases are linked to this meningitis outbreak.
  • Vaccinations are being offered to students in response to the outbreak.
  • Mackay is currently recovering from the effects of the infection.
  • Meningitis can spread quickly, leading to an increased number of cases.

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