Where vaccinations and antibiotics are being offeredpublished at 13:40 GMT

13:40 GMT

A number of sites have been set up to provide eligible people with vaccines and antibiotics in response to the outbreak. They include:

Sports Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury (vaccines)

20 March: 09:00 – 16:30

21 March: 09:00 – 16:30

22 March: 09:00 – 16:30

The University of Kent, however, warns that the clinic could close early today “due to demand”.

Senate Building, University of Kent, Canterbury (antibiotics)

Vicarage Lane Clinic, Ashford (antibiotics and vaccines)

20 March: 08.30 – 19.30

21 March: 09:00 – 16:30

22 March: 09:00 – 16:30

Faversham Health Centre, Bank Street, Faversham (antibiotics and vaccines)

20 March: 09:00 – 17:00

21 March: 09:00 – 17:00

Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury (antibiotics and vaccines)

20 March: 08:30 – 19:30

21 March: 09:00 – 16:30

22 March: 09:00 – 16:30

James Williams Healthy Living Centre, Pentagon Centre, Chatham (antibiotics only)

20 March: 08:30 – 17:30

21 March: 08:30 – 17:30

22 March: 10:30 – 14:30

The NHS says no booking is needed and asks those attending to bring their NHS number if you have it. Medication cannot be picked up on behalf others.

If you are eligible but have recently left Kent, you can now request a vaccination and antibiotics from your local GP. This covers students who have travelled home.