News & Stories
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Alex P's story
Alex contracted meningitis in 1996 when he was two years old. Thankfully he survived and was left with no after-effects
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Molly O’s story
Twenty-two-year-old Molly, from Bristol, thought she’d come down with a bad case of flu. Her symptoms included neck stiffness, photophobia, vomiting, pain in her ears and eyes and dizziness
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Arlene B’s story
Thirty-six-year-old Arlene was newly pregnant when she was struck down with a severe headache
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Freddie McC’s story
Rebecca thought her young son Freddie had picked up a virus, and didn’t suspect meningitis, especially as he didn’t have a rash. Thankfully the brave youngster has fought back and is now looking forward to starting school this year. Rebecca tells their story here
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Chloe O’s story
Thirty-one-year-old single mum Chloe, from Birmingham, is still struggling with the after-effects of viral meningitis two years after she first became ill. She wishes people would take the disease more seriously. She tells her story here
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Jordan B’s story
Raigan’s young son, Jordan, from Canvey Island in Essex, showed no signs of meningitis until a rash appeared overnight. Thankfully he went on to make a good recovery. Raigan tells their story here
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Niamh's story
Clare thought her baby Niamh had contracted the cold that had been hitting the whole family, but the youngster had something far more serious. As Niamh’s symptoms developed, their GP sent her straight to hospital, where viral meningitis was diagnosed
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Hollie's story
Jenny’s 18-day-old baby daughter Hollie had a high temperature and couldn’t keep her milk down. Doctors sent her straight to hospital where tests confirmed viral meningitis. Hollie made a good recovery and is now a healthy 3-year-old. Jenny, from Hanley in Staffordshire, recounts their experience here
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Jenny C's story
Jenny has been struck down with viral meningitis not once but twice. Now she’s determined to turn the experience into something positive, to prove to herself and her family that she’s on the road to recovery, by taking on a 10k run for us. Jenny, from Livingston in West Lothian, tells her story here
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Claire J's story
Claire has been left with chronic health conditions from her viral meningitis but has found our support hugely helpful in allowing her to accept the impact it has had on her life. The 39-year-old from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, tells her story here
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Archie's story
5 year old Archie has taken his first steps just weeks after being struck down with the life-threatening MenB infection
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Nathan A's story
Joanne’s son Nathan had many meningitis symptoms, but it took a while to diagnose he’d contracted a rare strain - Streptococcus Anginosus