Meningitis Information

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The UKHSA has advised that

A letter was sent on 15 March to all University of Kent students and staff with warn and inform information to ensure rapid identification of symptomatic individuals. Antibiotic chemoprophylaxis is being offered to: 

•               All students who live on Canterbury campus

•               All staff who live or work in affected Halls of Residence

•               Anyone who attended Club Chemistry on 5th, 6th and 7th March

•               Close contacts who have been identified by UKHSA

Local clinics are currently offering chemoprophylaxis to contacts in the Canterbury area. However, if an individual has returned home and not already received prophylaxis through UKHSA coordinated clinics, and you are registered with us , please contact us to prescribe these antibiotics.