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Nathan's story
Nathan, from Swansea, was 11 when he fell ill during a visit to his uncle’s. He’d contracted meningitis and shortly afterwards was rushed to his hospital, where his mum was told to prepare for the worst. But thanks to his strength and that of his mother and friends, Nathan pulled through. He tells his story here
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Jessie's story
Dance student Jessie has been struck down by viral meningitis twice since first contracting it in April 2015. She has been told she has Mollaret’s Meningitis, a recurring form of the disease, and lives under the shadow of it returning. But she refuses to let the disease rule her life, as she recounts here
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George M's story
One-year-old George, from Epping in Essex, became ill soon after Christmas during a family break in Brighton. There was no rash but mum Carly trusted her mother’s instinct and rushed him to hospital. Fortunately he responded well to treatment and despite potential ongoing issues has recovered well. Carly recounts their story here
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Amber N's story
Yasmin’s little girl Amber, from Sidcup in Kent, was not her normal self. She was not feeding and crying. Mum initially put it down to her having an off day because she was tired but when Amber’s symptoms worsened she knew it was time to seek help. Fortunately Amber has made a good recovery. Yasmin tells their story here
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Kieran C's story
Nineteen-year-old Kieran, from Glasgow, fell ill with bacterial meningitis seven years ago. Extensive physio helped his recovery but his confidence had taken a knock and he suffered anxiety about returning to school. But he needn’t have worried – everyone was really nice about it. Kieran tells his story here
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Graham F’s story
Nicola’s dad Graham contracted meningitis and septicaemia in January 15 years ago. It left him with life-changing after-effects. She recounts their story here
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Nikki's story
Nikki, from Belper in Derbyshire, was not expected to survive, let alone thrive after contracting meningitis at birth. She did, and now a spirited 22-year-old, has proved everybody wrong and is an inspiration for others. She tells her story here
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Andy H's story
Three-week-old Andy from Kettlebridge in Fife wouldn't feed, was screaming and running a temperature. It was a bank holiday so his anxious mum, Linsey, was advised to take him straight to hospital. She recalls their experience here
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Jack P's story
Jack’s parents Steve and Hayley, from Evesham in Worcestershire, are convinced their fast action in getting him to hospital when he first became ill saved his life. Steve recounts their story here
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Charlie Y's story
Gwen’s young son Charlie was full of energy and excitement from his birthday party but went downhill quickly. Fortunately Gwen, from Montrose, trusted her instincts and called an ambulance. It was touch and go for a while as Charlie was put into a coma but the brave youngster has bounced back well from his experience. Gwen recounts their story here
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Harris's story
Andrea’s baby son Harris contracted viral meningitis not once but twice in the first few weeks of his young life
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Hayley's story
Hayley, from Saltash in Cornwall, suffered unbearable headaches and specialists discovered a defect in the base of her skull, which explains why she was prone to meningitis. She tells her story here