Two University of Kent students die from meningitis outbreak; 11 hospitalized

An outbreak of an invasive strain of meningitis has resulted in the deaths of two students at the University of Kent, with 11 others seriously ill in hospital. The UK Health Security Agency is contacting over 30,000 students, staff, and families to raise awareness and provide guidance. Symptoms of meningitis can be mistaken for less serious illnesses, prompting health officials to urge anyone exhibiting symptoms to seek immediate medical attention.

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