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In March 2026, a significant outbreak of meningitis B (MenB) in Canterbury, Kent, has brought renewed attention to vaccination guidance across the UK. While meningitis remains relatively rare, this cluster, linked to a “superspreader” event at a nightclub, has highlighted how quickly the infection can spread in close-contact environments, particularly among students and young adults. What happened in Canterbury? The outbreak began in early March and was largely centred around