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To investigate an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease among young adults in South East England.

April 19, 2026Eurosurveillance1 citationsOpen Access

Large outbreak of group B invasive meningococcal disease in young adults in South East England, March 2026

JIJessica I'AnsonUK Health Security Agency CACharlotte Anderson SAShona Arora

Key Points

To investigate an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease among young adults in South East England.
Identified 21 confirmed cases and two fatalities during the outbreak period from March 13 to 18, 2026.
Tracked cases to identify common exposure sites, specifically a nightclub frequented by attendees.
Administered chemoprophylaxis and meningococcal B vaccinations to potential contacts.
Confirmed 21 cases of invasive meningococcal disease, including two fatalities.
Thirteen cases involved university students, with 19 linked to a single nightclub.
Administered over 13,000 doses of chemoprophylaxis and 11,000 vaccinations to contacts.

Abstract

An unusually large outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease affecting young adults occurred in South East England between 13 and 18 March 2026, with 21 confirmed cases including two fatalities. Thirteen cases were university students and 19 had attended the same nightclub over a 3-day period. The outbreak strain was a distinct genome within the previously seen type B: P1.12–1,16–183: F1–5: ST-485 (cc41/44). Over 13,000 chemoprophylaxis doses and 11,000 meningococcal B vaccinations were provided to possible contacts.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69e472a8010ef96374d8e9fc https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.es.2026.31.15.2600288

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