### [2026-06-12](/feed/2026/06/12/index.md)

##### 2026 Kent meningitis outbreak
# Health authorities in the United Kingdom launch a vaccination program against the Meningitis B virus in the wake of an outbreak that occurred at the University of Kent in Kent, England, killed two people. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/uk-launches-one-off-menb-vaccination-programme-wake-largest-outbreak-2026-06-12/)

### Changes:

1. Health authorities in the United Kingdom launch a vaccination program against the Meningitis B virus in the wake of a outbreak that occurred at the University of Kent in Kent, England, killing two people.  _2026-06-14 01:43:02 (First version)_
1. Health authorities in the United Kingdom launch a vaccination program against the Meningitis B virus in the wake of an outbreak that occurred at the University of Kent in Kent, England, killed two people.  _(Current version)_

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