Meningitis outbreak update 20/03/2026

✅ Antibiotic & Vaccine Clinics – Important Update

The NHS is offering preventative antibiotics and MenB vaccines to eligible people as a precaution.

➡️ Designated HUB clinics are walk‑in.
❗ GP surgeries are not walk‑in for these — please contact your GP practice directly if you need advice or an appointment.

✅ Who is eligible?

You may receive preventative antibiotics and/or vaccines if you:

• Attended Club Chemistry between 5–16 March
  • Are a Year 12 or 13 pupil at one of the four notified schools
  • Are a University of Kent student living on campus, or campus staff
  • Are a close contact of a confirmed or suspected case

Full clinic details and opening times:
👉 https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

✅ Important information

• Walk‑in only at the designated HUB clinics
  • Do not attend your GP surgery without contacting them first
  • Bring your NHS number if you have it
  • Bring a bottle of water
  • Antibiotics cannot be collected on behalf of someone else