Meningitis Outbreak in Kent
Over the weekend, reports surfaced regarding an outbreak of meningitis affecting university and school students in Kent, located in south-east England. This outbreak has resulted in the deaths of two young individuals and has left several others in serious condition.
Health authorities have confirmed that the meningitis B strain has been detected in some of the cases linked to this outbreak.
Understanding the Risk and Vaccine Access
To gain a deeper understanding of the outbreak, including who is most at risk and the ongoing discussions about access to the meningitis B vaccine, Madeleine Finlay conducted an interview with Eliza Gil, a clinical lecturer specializing in infectious disease at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
