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Health officials have issued an urgent national alert after a surge in deadly meningitis cases in Kent, with doctors urged to watch for early warning signs. Authorities are now racing to contain the outbreak amid fears of wider spread.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has dismissed concerns over a 'rare' meningitis surge in Kent, urging the public not to purchase vaccines privately. Public Health England reports 12 confirmed cases in the past two weeks alone.
Two Kent teenagers have died and 13 others remain hospitalized after a sudden meningitis outbreak. Families demand answers as health officials face scrutiny over their handling of the crisis.
A virulent meningitis strain circulating in Kent has left most adolescents unprotected, with cases confirmed in Canterbury and Maidstone. Public health officials urge immediate vaccination amid rising hospitalizations.