Meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury Area

If you have queries about the following:

• Potential Exposure:  Please call the dedicated line UK HSA phone line: 0344 225 3861
• Vaccination status for you or your child. Please check the NHS app or the Red Book before contacting the surgery

Get the latests update who is eligible for prophylactic antibiotics and the symptoms of meningitis to look out for.

Many of us are understandably concerned about the current meningitis outbreak in Kent. We are receiving a large number of enquiries about this. This is a rapidly evolving situation. Please could we ask that BEFORE you contact us, you check the most up to date information on the Kent and Medway ICB website

If you or someone you know develops symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia, seek medical help urgently by going to the nearest Accident and Emergency department or calling 999. If you are concerned that you may have been in contact with Meningitis, please call UKHPA on 0344 225 3861

Further information

• What is Meningitis
• Meningitis Now

Published: Mar 17, 2026