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UK Sees Drop in Meningitis B Cases After Vaccination Expansion

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 11:49 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 13:48 | 2 sources | 2 articles
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The UK is experiencing a decline in Meningitis B cases, a development attributed to the country's expanded vaccination program. By increasing access to the vaccine, health authorities have successfully reduced the incidence of this potentially life-threatening illness, particularly among young children.

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Euronews 23 mar. 2026, 11:49 (3 hours ago)

Meningitis B cases in the UK drop as authorities expand vaccination

The number of confirmed cases in the Kent meningitis B outbreak has fallen to 29 following laboratory reclassification, according to United Kingdom health authorities.

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No new meningitis cases linked to Kent outbreak reported, health agency says Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian PA Media 23 mar. 2026, 13:48 (1 hour ago) Excellent

No new meningitis cases linked to Kent outbreak reported, health agency says

UKHSA says on Monday morning there has been no change since 20 cases were confirmed on SundayThere have been no new cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent reported, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.As of 12.30pm on Sunday, 20 cases had been confirmed, with a further nine under investigation. This was no change on the previous day, the UKHSA said in a statement on Monday morning. Continue reading...

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