00:00Health authorities are urging people to be alert after a deadly meningitis outbreak in
00:05Kent. Vaccinations are being rolled out for students in affected areas, and thousands
00:10of precautionary antibiotics have been distributed to reduce the risk of infection. Health chiefs
00:16say the outbreak's rapid spread is unprecedented, with cases linked to social events. Symptoms
00:23can appear quickly, including fever, fatigue and rashes, and immediate medical attention
00:28is advised. Doctors and nurses are working to trace contacts, provide treatment and offer
00:35reassurance. Official stress vaccines and antibiotics remain the most effective response,
00:40and ongoing monitoring is underway for communities at risk.
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