Meningitis Outbreaks: A Familiar Pattern Emerges in Berkshire The recent meningitis outbreak in Berkshire has left many worried about the risk to their communities.
However, as seen in previous outbreaks in places like Kent, the reality is more complex. While it's natural to feel concerned when a student dies from this highly infectious disease, large outbreaks are rare.
Two schools have been affected: Reading Blue Coat and Highdown secondary school and sixth form centre.