Teenager's Family 'Heartbroken' by Meningitis Death The recent death of 17 year old Lewis Waters from meningitis has sent shockwaves through a community still reeling from multiple cases in Kent and Dorset.
The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) rapid response to the outbreak highlights the complexities and uncertainties surrounding this disease.
The UKHSA's announcement that Lewis was connected to two other young people on social media has sparked concerns about close contacts being offered antibiotics as a precautionary measure.