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Meningitis B Outbreak in the UK: What You Need to Know Recent reports of a Meningitis B outbreak in the UK have raised concerns, particularly among parents, students, and young adults. In March 2026, a cluster of meningitis B cases in Kent resulted in over 20 confirmed infections and two deaths , prompting emergency vaccination campaigns and antibiotic distribution to thousands of people. Health officials described the incident as one of the largest meningitis outbreaks in a