News & Stories
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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
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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