News & Stories
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Laura and Oliver's story
Baby Oliver’s pneumococcal meningitis was first diagnosed as just a Christmas cold. But mum Laura, from Grantham in Lincolnshire, persevered and eventually he was admitted to hospital. Despite being left with after-effects he is now a happy, funny and quirky 9-year-old. Laura tells their story here
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Matt's family story
One family experience of meningitis may be considered unlucky, but 33-year-old Matt Davenport, from Fernwood in Nottinghamshire, has seen four cases in his immediate family group in recent years. He recounts his experience here
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Gaylord H's Story
Loving father and grandfather Gaylord, tragically died of pneumococcal meningitis and septicaemia in May. His wife Tracy tells their story
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Myrian's story
Myrian, 42, from London, felt ‘not quite right’ for a while before suddenly being struck with the most intense headache. She’d contracted viral meningitis and following what was, at times, a dark and frightening experience
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Aleisha's story
In 2011 Clarissa and Andy's daughter Aleisha contracted pneumococcal meningitis at 13-weeks-old, changing all their lives. As Clarissa puts it, ‘The unknown was about to hit us.’ She tells their story here
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Jay's story
Jay developed a high temperature after a morning out. But when mum Louise, from York, saw two bruise-like marks on his torso later that day and did the glass test, she knew it was time to rush to A&E. She tells their story and its happy ending here
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Kieran's story
Seven-year-old Kieran, from Nottingham, had been ill for about two weeks with flu-like symptoms and vomiting before his pneumococcal meningitis was diagnosed and he was not expected to pull through. But the plucky youngster has amazed everybody by fighting back, despite suffering after-effects. Proud mum Nicola shares their story
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Abbie and Leo's story
Abbie’s five-week-old son Leo, from Weymouth in Dorset, was a sickly baby, which was why the family did not immediately recognise how poorly he was. But thanks to the care and attention he received from medical staff he’s gone on to make an excellent recovery. Abbie tells their story here
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Skye's story
Mum Gabi, from Shoreham in West Sussex, talks about how she nearly lost her daughter Skye to pneumococcal meningitis
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Alison and Harry's story
Alison’s baby son Harry, from Addlestone in Surrey, went to bed full of smiles and everything seemed normal. But the next morning things were very different – Harry was floppy, pale and his breathing was very slow. It was clear he needed to go to hospital. Alison recounts their story here
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Preet's story
Preet's mum, Nish knew something ‘didn't feel right’ when her little boy became unwell, and quickly sought medical help
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Karen's story
Karen, 35, from Hemlington, Middlesbrough, has fought back from a frightening and agonising meningitis experience and turned her life around