Dorset schools meningitis B outbreak

The outbreak follows a similar incident in Kent that resulted in two deaths earlier this year.

Authorities are urging parents to be vigilant for symptoms such as high fever, stiff neck, and a characteristic rash.

The vaccination program targets students in years 7 to 13 to prevent further spread of the potentially life-threatening disease.

While the current cases have been successfully treated, the agency is taking significant precautionary measures to protect the wider community.