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Eleri's story
Little Eleri, from South Wales, became distressed and miserable and screamed when she moved. Her worried parents called 111 who arranged for her to go straight to hospital. Eleri had contracted viral meningitis. Mum Sioned takes up their story
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Billy M's story
Charleine’s young son Billy contracted viral meningitis at just six days old in October 2014. He had a high temperature, was very floppy and cried a lot. It was a worrying time, but thankfully Billy has recovered well. Charleine, from London, tells their story
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Tom's story
A day out in the sunshine quickly turned dark for Tom when he fell foul of viral meningitis in July 2015. The 38-year-old financial consultant from Brighton recounts his experience here
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Sebastian's story
Bristol mum Michaela’s baby son Sebastian developed a range of symptoms in May 2015, including a high temperature, unusual cry and vacant stare. He wanted to be comforted but cried when he was touched. He had contracted MenB, the start of a roller coaster ride that is still affecting the family today. Michaela recounts their experience
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Taylor M's story
Smiley eight-month-old Taylor’s life changed dramatically when he fell ill with meningococcal group w meningitis and septicaemia in April
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Jessica B's story
An opera singer is helping us make our voice heard as our annual Viral Meningitis Week campaign to get people talking about the disease takes place
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Joey's story
Little Joey’s illness became apparent during a trip out. Joey, from Taunton in Somerset, went to hospital with meningococcal MenB, but was subsequently given the all clear and discharged
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Charlie E's story
Young Charlie, from Bury, Lancashire, woke with a high temperature, but mum Rose thought he was just suffering from a bug that was working its way round the family. However, he had contracted something rather more serious, as Rose recounts here
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Akira's story
Dedicated supporter Bobby Joseph has been busy spreading awareness about the disease and drumming up support for the vaccine petition
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Jacob W's story
Alison, from Newport in Gwent, shares the story of how her son, Jacob, became ill with MenB and septicaemia and the after-effects with which he is now learning to live
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Ben C's story
A chance visit to the pharmacist alerted Ben’s mum Rhoda, from Wrexham, to the possibility her 2-year-old son had meningitis, when she picked up one of our signs and symptoms cards there. Rhoda’s prompt action in getting back to hospital helped to save Ben’s life
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Sean B's story
Following the recent petition to increase the use of the MenB vaccine, Lynn wanted to share her story with you to offer support to others