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You may have seen reports of a meningitis outbreak in Kent, where two teenagers have sadly died and 13 people became ill over just three days. Most affected are sixth-form and university students. While outbreaks like this are rare, meningitis can spread quickly and become serious very fast, especially in shared spaces like schools, colleges and universities. In the UK, most cases are due to bacteria or viruses. Some of the bacteria that cause meningitis can also lead to sept