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Rina's story
Lee thought his wife Rina was suffering from a common cold and didn’t realise that her symptoms were indicative of something more serious. Lee from Luton in Bedfordshire shares their story in his own words
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Jackson T's story
Laura’s young son Jackson was more irritable than usual and had a high temperature. Doctors sent him to hospital straight away where Jackson, from Haverhill in Suffolk, was found to have contracted viral meningitis. Fortunately he’s made a good recovery, as Laura recounts here
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Keivagh’s story
Katie became concerned when her daughter Keivagh had a high temperature and a rash. However, she was shocked to discover that meningitis was the cause
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Phoebe C’s story
In 2014 Gemma’s daughter Phoebe had a high temperature, high pitched cry and was unable to settle. Motherly instincts told Gemma from Cricklade in Wiltshire that something wasn’t right – here she shares her story
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Mark G’s story
Mark was just one year old when he contracted meningococcal septicaemia in 2003. Mum Liz from Halifax, West Yorkshire shares her son’s meningitis story
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Clara's story
Our 2017 Christmas Card ‘Clara and Friends’ is a loving tribute to a special young girl, who lives on in the hearts of her family and friends. Mum Claire tells their sad story here
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Alex B’s story
Louise, from Bexleyheath in Kent, was busy feeding Alex’s five-week-old twin sister and their big sister when she realised something wasn’t right with him. Alex was a greeny/grey colour and his temperature was rising quickly. He was rushed to hospital where tests showed he had e-coli meningitis. Fortunately Alex recovered well. Louise tells their story here
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Pippa G’s story
Kayleigh gave birth to her daughter Pippa at home and all seemed fine. But Pippa struggled to feed and her breathing became increasingly noisy, sadly, she had contracted group b strep meningitis – a condition her parents were not aware of – and lost her battle shortly afterwards. Kayleigh, from Myddle in Shropshire, tells their story here
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Emma B's story
When Julie spotted a pinprick rash on her young daughter Emma she immediately arranged to get her to hospital. Her quick thinking saved Emma’s life. The Edinburgh mum tells their story here
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Lindsay's story
Lindsay, from Keith in Moray, fell ill with a severe headache which she couldn’t throw off with painkillers or sleep. Her condition worsened and she was sent to hospital, where viral meningitis was confirmed. She tells her story here
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Elsie B's story
Little Elsie, from Whitehaven in Cumbria, beat pneumococcal meningitis in 2015. She tells her story here, with a little help from her parents
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William P's story
Roxanne's son, William, developed pneumococcal meningitis from an ear infection three days after his first birthday.