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Kieran M's story
Deborah’s younger son Kieran was just 16 weeks old when he became ill in May 1999. He wouldn’t feed, was arching his back and making a strange cry
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Tara's story
Twenty-eight-year-old Tara, from Toddington in Bedfordshire, was rushed to hospital with an intense headache, photophobia and a stiff neck, leading doctors to suspect meningitis
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Michelle E’s story
Michelle was officially known as a miracle baby when she survived meningitis at just 20-months-old in 1980, after her parents had been warned to expect the worst. Michelle, from Horsham in West Sussex, recalls the experience here and why it’s important for her to support our work
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Harry G's story
Laura’s instincts told her something was amiss with her young son Harry. He was not feeding, had a temperature and was lethargic, with a distended tummy
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Tes' story
Tes Ludlow, 35, from Staffordshire, contracted viral meningitis last year. Here, she tells us her story and how she is still living with the after-effects of the disease nine months later
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Leanne's story
Twenty-two-year-old Leanne, from Stockport in Cheshire, became ill with viral meningitis just as she was taking maternity leave with her second child
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Caleb P’s story
Louise’s young son Caleb fell ill with pneumococcal meningitis when he was seven-months-old in April 2017. Fortunately he received prompt treatment and has gone on to make a good recovery. Louise, from Taunton in Somerset, recounts their experience here
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Jacob Y’s story
Hayley’s young son Jacob has had the misfortune to be diagnosed with meningitis three times in his short life. Fortunately, thanks to quick treatment he has no lasting damage and is now a fit and thriving almost 5-year-old. Hayley, from Coventry in the West Midlands, tells their story here
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Barnaby's story
Nicola’s young son Barnaby was just about to celebrate his first Christmas when he became ill. Quick action in A&E helped the youngster pull through with no after-effects. Nicola, from Buckinghamshire, shares their story here
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Elena B's story
Emma tested positive for Group B Strep shortly after her baby Elena was born but all the messages were that her daughter was fine. But then Elena stopped feeding and was grunting
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Luca's story
Melissa’s bouncy and happy young son Luca became super hot and shivery within the space of two hours. But it was only when the family did the glass test that they knew they had to get him to hospital quickly. The first-time mum from Belfast tells their story here
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Stephen McK’s story
Fifty-two-year-old Stephen, from Liverpool, is usually fit and well, so when a severe headache, lethargy, aching muscles and sensitivity to light struck in April he knew something serious was wrong