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A 17-year-old boy died after contracting meningitis in late September, leaving his family and community devastated. Health officials have confirmed the case and urged vigilance as outbreaks persist nationwide.
Megan Draper, 19, died from preventable Meningitis B in 2025 despite attending university. Her parents now push for government action to expand vaccine coverage and parental awareness campaigns.
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.