"More than 4,500 young people have been vaccinated and over 10,000 treated with antibiotics in a huge drive to tackle a deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent, as health officials say it is too early to say if it has reached its peak."
"The outbreak, which has killed two people aged 18 and 21, is thought to have originated at the Club Chemistry nightclub in Canterbury."
"Annabelle Mackay, a University of Kent student from Brighton, was at the club in Canterbury on 5 March. When she started showing symptoms six days later, she said her muscles were 'just in agony, I couldn't move'."
"Paul Hunter, professor of medicine at the University of East Anglia, said he was 'fairly certain' the peak from the initial super spreader event has already passed, but secondary cases - where the infection is passed on to further contacts after the initial outbreak - are still possible."
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has led to over 4,500 vaccinations and more than 10,000 antibiotic treatments. The outbreak, linked to Club Chemistry nightclub, has resulted in two deaths. Health officials are monitoring the situation, with confirmed cases rising from 27 to 29. Dr. Anjan Ghosh warned of potential sporadic cases. Professor Paul Hunter indicated that the peak from the initial outbreak may have passed, but secondary infections could still occur. A student who attended the nightclub experienced severe symptoms and sought medical help after initially misdiagnosing her condition.
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