Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth

• Three cases of meningitis confirmed in young people in Weymouth, triggering a public health response
• MenB vaccination being offered to affected individuals and potentially close contacts as part of outbreak management
• Consider meningitis in differential diagnosis for young patients presenting with compatible symptoms and ensure vaccination status is reviewed

Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.

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