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A Birmingham doctor reports increased demand for meningitis vaccinations as residents express worry over an outbreak in Kent. Dr. Krupa Smith advises on prevention measures while monitoring spread risks.
Birmingham has one of England's lowest MenB vaccination rates, with only 84.8% of infants protected, as a deadly outbreak in Kent prompts calls for a nationwide catch-up programme targeting students.
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The meningitis B outbreak linked to Kent continues to escalate, with five new confirmed cases reported on Wednesday. Multiple schools have confirmed or suspected cases, including one tragic fatality, as health officials describe the spread as unprecedente
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Health officials respond to a deadly meningitis B outbreak in Kent, with two student deaths and twenty cases. Pharmacists demand urgent vaccination for those born before 2015.
