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Why was the Kent meningitis outbreak so severe?

Why was the Kent meningitis outbreak so severe?
BBC Health Extra Tuesday 22 September 2026, 19:56 UTC 1 min read
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More than 20 young people were infected in the March outbreak, linked to a Canterbury nightclub.

More than 20 young people were infected in the March outbreak, linked to a Canterbury nightclub.
Kent (PERSON) Canterbury (LOCATION)
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