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Meningitis B: How does it spread and when should you see a doctor?

March 19, 2026

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Meningitis B outbreak in the U.K.: A medical expert explains what there is to know. Image credit: Carl Court/Getty Images

An unprecedented outbreak of meningitis B has spread quickly in the county of Kent in the United Kingdom.
The bacteria that cause meningitis B are highly contagious and spread through close contact, such as by sneezing, coughing, and sharing vapes.
Early signs include fever, headache, and a distinctive rash, and those who experience symptoms are advised to seek medical…

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