Campylobacter outbreak sickens 30 on Isle of Wight

 Despite some scorching performances by The Who and others at the annual Isle of Wight festival, the island off the southern British coast can now claim host to a campylobacter outbreak that has sickened 30 school kids.

The source of the outbreak has not been confirmed, but is subject to an ongoing investigation by the Isle of Wight Council and the Health Protection Agency.

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