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Meningitis Outbreak - updated information
More emergency antibiotics are available for people who attended a Canterbury venue earlier this month. Antibiotic tablets are offered to people who do not have symptoms, as a precautionary measure.
People who visited Club Chemistry on March 5, 6 and 7 are eligible for free medication at four temporary clinics.
People who live on the University of Kent campus at Canterbury are also eligible.
No booking is needed and you do not need to bring ID, but bring your NHS number, if you have it. A bottle of water is recommended.
16,000 students in the Canterbury area have already been contacted by the UK Health Security Agency and where needed have been offered antibiotics on the University of Kent campus.
Antibiotic clinic details
Senate Building, University of Kent, CT2 7NZ - Open Tuesday 17th March from 9am to 8pm.
Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NG - Open Tuesday 17th March from 8.30am
Thanet Community Health Hub, Northwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2WA - Tuesday 17th March 8.30am - 8pm last pt at 7.30pm
Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT - Tuesday, 17 March from 8.30am to 7.30pm
Who is eligible for precautionary antibiotics?
all students and staff living on campus at University of Kent
close household contacts of cases who have been identified by UKHSA or who self-identify as having contact with a confirmed case
Club Chemistry staff
Club Chemistry attendees 5-7 March.
What are the symptoms to look out for?
symptoms of 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.
If you or someone you know develops symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia, seek medical help urgently by going to the nearest Accident and Emergency department or calling 999.
If you are interested in participating in our Patient Participation Group (PPG) you can submit an enquiry on our website using this link https://www.northgatemedicalpractice.com/ppg-signup-form
Northgate Medical Practice has a significant number of military veterans registered with us. We are conscious that some military veterans might be affected by the 20th anniversary of the Iraq conflict. If you have been affected by this, help is available as the surgery is proud to be accredited as a veteran friendly practice by the Royal College of GPs. Help is also available via Op Courage, the veterans’ mental health and wellbeing service http://bit.ly/3n9u3td”