Meningitis deaths in England are concerning, but vaccinations work 

Irish children are vaccinated against meningitis B and C, but if they missed it, it's wise to get teenagers vaccinated through your GP now

Students queuing for antibiotics outside a building at the University of Kent in Canterbury. People who visited Club Chemistry in Kent on March 5, 6, or 7 have been urged to get antibiotics. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

The sudden tragic deaths of two young people in the UK from meningitis, followed by a further 20 confirmed cases, has prompted widespread concern in the UK over the last week.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) chief executive Susan Hopkins said it looks as though there had been a super spreader event involving a nightclub, with the outbreak ongoing within university halls of residence, where there would have been further parties and social mixing.