Meningitis Outbreak Kills Two, Urges Vaccine Push

0:00On March 20th, a meningitis outbreak in kin has killed at least two young people, including an 18-year-old student who showed symptoms on. Friday, March 13th, and died the next day. Cases are linked to club chemistry nightclub in Canterbury and University of Kent students, with 15 confirmed infections so far, 9 from the. Deadly minb-strain and 12 more under investigation. Julia Kenney, a fit-year 13 student, vomited early that Friday morning, developed cheat discoloration and got antibiotics at a local clinic, before an ambulance ride to the hospital. Despite strong efforts by NHS staff, her condition worsened fast, and she passed surrounded by family less than 12 hours later. Her parents described the loss as immeasurable devastation. No family should face, praising her positive energy while urging better protection. They're joining calls from the meningitis research foundation for the men-be-vaccine to be routine on the NHS for teens and young adults, not just babies since 2015.

1:04Health officials are pushing 15,000 potentially exposed people to get jabs urgently, with clinics at the University vaccinating thousands, amid long cues that closed early one day. Health Secretary Westreeding, visited to expand access, including for nightclub goers from March 5th to 15th and local school students. Let's call this a very unusual cluster, probing if the bacteria evolve for easier spread, as vaccination drives ramp-up nationwide and private. Supplies boost to meet demand.