Nightclub goers urged to come forward' for treatment amid meningitis outbreak
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Nightclub goers urged to come forward' for treatment amid meningitis outbreak
"Our investigations have identified that some cases visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury, and it is important that anyone who visited the club between March 5 and 7 now comes forward for preventative antibiotic treatment as a precaution, as well as those offered antibiotics at the university."
"Two people are known to have died of 13 cases confirmed in Kent since Friday, and advice has been issued to 16,000 staff and students at the University of Kent, the UKHSA said."
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has claimed two lives among 13 confirmed cases since Friday. The UK Health Security Agency identified Club Chemistry in Canterbury as a location linked to the outbreak, specifically for visits on March 5, 6, and 7. Anyone who attended the nightclub during those dates is urged to seek preventative antibiotic treatment as a precautionary measure. The University of Kent has been particularly affected, with 16,000 staff and students receiving advisory guidance. Health officials emphasize the importance of individuals coming forward for treatment to prevent further spread of the disease.
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