Residents - Meningitis Outbreak Impact - Canterbury - The Guardian

A meningitis outbreak in Kent has been linked to a strain that most young people are not routinely vaccinated against, with two confirmed deaths and 11 more people in hospital. Health officials, schools, and a university in Canterbury are working to contain the spread. The Guardian wants to hear from people living in Canterbury and the surrounding area about how the outbreak is being managed by authorities and how it is affecting the community. We want to hear from people living in Canterbury and the surrounding area whether the outbreak is being well managed by the authorities. How is it affecting you and your community? How has the response from the university, schools and health authorities been handled? How are people around you feeling, and what support is available? Have you or someone you know been affected?