What's driving the outbreak of meningitis among students?

Inside Health by BBC

Mar 24, 202628:09Health

More than 30,000 people are being contacted in the Canterbury area regarding the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent. Two people have died, and others are seriously ill. James Gallagher speaks with immunologist Sir...

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