"The agency said there was no confirmed epidemiological link between the Budmouth cases and the one at Wey Valley, prompting fears the strain is transmitting more widely among young people in Weymouth."
"UKHSA deputy director Dr Beth Smout said: 'It is possible that we will see further cases linked to these latest cases in Weymouth and we understand that there will be concern among students, staff, parents and the local community as we widen our offer of antibiotics and vaccination.'"
"'I'd like to stress that this is an additional precaution, and that we're following national guidelines to reduce the risk of the infection spreading.'"
Three young people in Weymouth have contracted Meningitis B, confirmed between 20 March and 15 April. Two cases are linked to Budmouth Academy and one to Wey Valley Academy. There is no confirmed link between the cases, raising concerns about wider transmission among young people. All affected individuals are recovering. Health officials are offering antibiotics and MenB vaccinations to students in years 7 to 13 in Weymouth, Portland, and Chickerell as a precautionary measure. Close contacts have already received antibiotics, and health authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
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