Meningitis Outbreak in Kent: Rising Cases and Vaccine Shortage

A meningitis outbreak in Kent, located in the southeast of England, has resulted in two fatalities as of Tuesday, the 17th, with confirmed cases rising to 20. According to Ming Pao, the majority of those affected are young individuals, with some cases involving a highly lethal variant with a mortality rate of 10%. The outbreak has prompted many local parents to seek vaccinations for their children, leading to a shortage, as numerous pharmacies report having only limited stock available.