What is the current number of meningitis cases in Kent?

The number of meningitis cases linked to the outbreak in Kent has risen to 27.

Why were students turned away from the vaccine rollout in Kent?

More than 100 students were turned away from the vaccine rollout at the University of Kent because of capacity limitations at the vaccination site.

Who will be offered the meningitis jab in Kent following the outbreak?

Eligibility for the jab will be widened to include nightclub attendees from the outbreak period, sixth-formers at four schools, and more university students in Canterbury.

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Kent Meningitis Cases Surge: Students Turned Away From Vaccine Queue

20 Mar

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Summary

Over 100 students denied vaccines due to capacity at University of Kent.
Meningitis cases linked to outbreak rise to 27 in Kent.
Eligibility for jabs will be widened to include more students and sixth-formers.

Kent Meningitis Cases Surge: Students Turned Away From Vaccine Queue

An "explosive" outbreak of meningitis in Kent has led to a rise in cases to 27, prompting an urgent public health alert. As part of the response, a major vaccine rollout was initiated, but over 100 students at the University of Kent's Canterbury campus were turned away due to capacity limitations. They were unable to receive a jab after arriving near the closing time of the vaccination center.

Health secretary Wes Streeting announced that the eligibility criteria for the vaccine will be broadened. This expansion will offer jabs to anyone who attended the nightclub at the center of the outbreak between March 5 and March 15, along with sixth-formers from four schools and additional university students in Canterbury. The vaccination program in Kent is scheduled to resume on Friday.

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