News & Stories
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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
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Isabelle W’s story
When seven-year-old Isabelle, of Derby, came home from school feeling under the weather, her parents thought she was suffering from a stomach bug
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Apryl-Louise’s story
Apryl-Louise Middleton, of Gloucester, was celebrating Halloween with friends when she first noticed onset symptoms of meningitis
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Freya's story
Freya’s life changed forever when she contracted GBS meningitis and septicaemia in 2005, after spending weeks in hospital critically ill with the disease, Freya now suffers a series of after-effects including blindness and cerebral palsy
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Olivia W's story
Olivia had numerous health issues from a very early age, including croup, bronchitis and chest infections, all severe enough to be admitted to hospital. But when she suddenly became lifeless and unresponsive mum Demi, from Barnsley, knew something was seriously wrong. She tells their story here
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Hayden's story
Carrie, from Bromsgrove in Worcestershire, has relived the worst time of her life, when her son Hayden was battling for his life against meningitis, to support the call to widen the use of the MenB vaccine. Fortunately, Hayden pulled through. Carrie tells their story here
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Hamish's story
Lucy’s son Hamish became ill with meningitis in March 2012 at 18 months of age, but she struggled to get a diagnosis of his condition. She adores her ‘crazy, beautiful little terror’, but his recovery journey since then has been very different to the one she hoped and worked for. Lucy, from Bath, tells their story here