'Unprecedented' Meningitis Outbreak in UK Spreads to 27 Cases

Summary: A dangerous outbreak of bacterial meningitis has hit the UK, with 27 cases and two deaths linked to a nightclub called Club Chemistry in Canterbury. Meningitis is a serious infection that causes the lining of the brain and spinal cord to swell. It can spread through close contact, like kissing or sharing vapes and drinks. Symptoms include a stiff neck, fever, headache, and a rash.

Health experts call this outbreak "unprecedented" because it is spreading so fast. Most of the sick people are university students. In response, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged anyone who was at the club to get antibiotics. The University of Kent is also giving out 5,000 vaccines to help stop the disease from spreading further.

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