News & Stories
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Stories
Andy G’s story
Andy was a fit and active 63-year-old from Ilkeston
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Eva M’s story
Emma’s daughter Eva was unwell for a few days in February 2014 with fever, vomiting and drowsiness, and she had difficulty waking her
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Jenna's story
Maureen’s best friend Jenna became ill and sadly died within two days from bacterial meningitis five years ago. There’s not a day that Maureen doesn’t miss her. She tells their story here
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Ryley-Jai's story
Diane’s six-month-old son Riley, from Lichfield in Staffordshire, was sleepy and irritable in July 2013
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Jude's story
In June 2013, six-month-old Jude spent a week in intensive care after he contracted meningococcal septicaemia
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Oliver M's story
Paula’s baby son Oliver developed E Coli bacterial meningitis, which left him with many after-effects. But, 17 years later, the Bristol youngster is proving doctors wrong and is an inspiration to his family. Paula takes up their story
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Jacob K's story
Jacob became ill with meningitis at just three months, but the plucky youngster has bounced back, earning the nickname Mr Muscle from the nurses who have treated him since. Mum Lindsay tells their story
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John's story
Alison and Simon’s son John, from Sheffield, became limp, floppy and unresponsive in November 2015. He was rushed straight to hospital where he was diagnosed with Group B strep. Alison takes up their story
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Karina's story
Twenty-year-old Karina, from London contracted bacterial meningitis in October this year, suffering from severe headaches and high fevers. She was initially diagnosed with a viral infection and is still recovering from the after-effects of her illness. She tells her story here
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Tracy's story
Thirty-six-year-old Tracy, from Tipton in the West Midlands, collapsed with viral meningitis in January 2015. Now, 12 months on, she is still battling to come to terms with the impact it is having. She tells her story here
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Angus's story
Muriel’s baby son Angus, from Dunfermline in Fife, developed a horrible cry and wouldn’t settle. He had developed Group B Strep and was put on a cocktail of antibiotics. Muriel recounts their experience
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Sam C's story
Meningitis stole young Sam’s life in just four-and-a-half hours. Mum Kat, from Lincoln, recounts their sad story