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A meningitis vaccination programme has been expanded following a deadly outbreak in Canterbury - with university students queuing for hours for jabs. More here:

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NOW - UK Health Secretary announces a "targeted" meningitis vaccination programme for students at the University of Kent after the recent "outbreak," with the programme potentially expanding further once a review of "vaccine eligibility" is completed.

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Students in Kent continue to queue for the meningitis vaccine. Sky's Emma Birchley has been speaking to students queuing for the vaccine, including one man whose friend died from meningitis a week ago. Read more:

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Health and Social Care Secretary @WesStreeting updates MPs on the outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent. "We will begin a targeted vaccination programme for students living in halls of residence at the University of Kent in Canterbury, which will begin in the coming days."

Health and Social Care Secretary @WesStreeting updates MPs on the outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent. "We will begin a targeted vaccination programme for students living in halls of residence at the University of Kent in Canterbury, which will begin in the coming days."

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that meningitis B, also known as MenB, can be spread by “prolonged kissing or sharing vapes and drinks”. A vaccine will be offered to some students at the University of Kent in a "targeted" programme to tackle the deadly outbreak.

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"We will begin a targeted vaccination programme for students living in halls of residence at the University of Kent in Canterbury which will begin in the coming days," Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirms Follow live:

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Our targeted vaccination programme is underway in response to the meningitis outbreak in Kent. Eligible students will have received an invite. Hear from those who took up the offer straight away 👇 More info on the outbreak:

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirms the UKHSA will launch a 'targeted' meningitis vaccination programme for students who live in halls of residence at the University of Kent, with the possibility of expanding to other groups. 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602

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Today I updated the House on the outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent I confirmed we will begin a targeted vaccination programme for those living in halls of residence at the University of Kent, Canterbury Those with symptoms should call NHS 111 or in an emergency dial 999

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I know there is a lot of concern about the meningitis outbreak in Kent. We've already given out 2,500 doses of antibiotics. Our vaccine programme starts today for students in Canterbury Campus Halls of Residence. If you have symptoms, call NHS 111 or in an emergency dial 999.

I know there is a lot of concern about the meningitis outbreak in Kent. We've already given out 2,500 doses of antibiotics. Our vaccine programme starts today for students in Canterbury Campus Halls of Residence. If you have symptoms, call NHS 111 or in an emergency dial 999.

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Watch @WesStreeting give the latest update on our response to the meningitis outbreak in Kent including expanded eligibility for antibiotics and vaccination. Anyone with symptoms should call NHS 111 or in an emergency, phone 999.

Watch @WesStreeting give the latest update on our response to the meningitis outbreak in Kent including expanded eligibility for antibiotics and vaccination. Anyone with symptoms should call NHS 111 or in an emergency, phone 999.

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Health and Social Care Secretary @WesStreeting updates BBC Breakfast on what people need to know following the outbreak of meningitis in Kent. ◉ local antibiotic provision ◉ targeted vaccination programme ◉ how it is spread

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'We would like the Government to introduce that vaccine to teenagers and adults' On #BBCBreakfast Helen and Lee Draper, whose daughter Meg died after contracting Meningitis B in October last year, joined Dr Tim Nutt from Meningitis Now, to urge the Government to extend the vaccination programme after the outbreak in Canterbury

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Watch @WesStreeting with the latest on the meningitis outbreak in Kent: 🔘 how it spreads 🔘 antibiotics and vaccination 🔘 symptoms to look out for Find out more:

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