Meningitis outbreak
Category: News
Published: Wednesday 18 March 2026
For the latest information on the meningitis outbreak in the east Kent area go to https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information.
Symptoms
As a reminder, meningitis and septicaemia can include:
- a rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass
- sudden onset of high fever
- severe and worsening headache
- stiff neck
- vomiting and diarrhoea
- joint and muscle pain
- dislike of bright lights
- very cold hands and feet
- seizures
- confusion or delirium
- extreme sleepiness or difficulty waking
