Updated 20/03/2026
UKHSA is now advising anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury on 5 March, 6 March or 7 March and/or have previously been offered antibiotics, to come forward for a Meningitis B Vaccination.
Vaccines for people who visited Club Chemistry on these dates are being administered at a number of sites in Kent today and on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March. No booking is needed and full details of the locations can be found on the NHS Kent and Medway website here. People who cannot reach these sites can request the vaccine and antibiotics from their local GP wherever they are in England.
Updated 19/03/2026
There are no changes to the information below.
The UKHSA has confirmed there is currently no need to cancel events or change how we operate. The university will update you immediately if that position changes – please be assured the safety of our staff and students is our priority and we are monitoring the situation closely.
Updated 17/03/26
UKHSA is now advising anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury on 5 March, 6 March or 7 March to come forward for preventative antibiotic treatment as a precautionary measure. The link below provides information on where to visit for antibiotic treatment.
Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent - GOV.UK
Tragically, two people have died as a result of the infection, including one University of Kent student. Greenwich’s thoughts are with their families and friends at this difficult time.
The outbreak is believed to be linked to specific locations in Canterbury and at present there does not appear to be any specific, heightened risk to University of Greenwich staff or students – including those based at our Medway campus.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is coordinating the response in Canterbury: known contacts of the cases have been informed by the UKHSA and have been told how to access antibiotics.
Whilst we do not believe there is a specific risk to University of Greenwich staff or students, everyone should remain aware of the symptoms of meningitis and sepsis and what to do.
More information about meningitis and sepsis, including symptoms and how to get vaccinated can be found here.
Meningitis and sepsis are very serious and can be life-threatening. If you become unwell, seek medical advice by calling NHS 111. If someone is ill and getting worse quickly, get medical help immediately, and call 999 in a medical emergency.
Further helpful links:
Get informed: how to spot signs and symptoms of meningitis | Articles | University of Greenwich
If you believe you have been in close contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with Meningitis then please complete the Confirmed or Suspected Infectious Illnesses form, using the link below.
Confirmed or Suspected Infectious Illnesses | Health & Safety | University of Greenwich
