Message of support from Meningitis Now
Our Chief Executive, Dr Tom Nutt, said “The current statistics are concerning, with one in ten children not fully vaccinated against MenB by the age of two and more than one in four teenagers missing out on their MenACWY vaccine by the end of Year 10.
This devastating disease can strike suddenly and with severe consequences, leaving survivors with often life-changing disabilities or, tragically, leading to loss of life.
We applaud Paralympian Aaron Phipps MBE for sharing his powerful story and for using his platform to raise awareness of the importance of vaccination. His message is one we echo: meningitis is unpredictable and it can happen to anyone. And the best way to protect against meningitis is by getting vaccinated.
At Meningitis Now we know from our work with families affected by this disease how crucial it is to spread awareness, especially at times of increased risk, such as the start of the academic year.
We urge everyone to take this opportunity to check their vaccination records and make sure they are up to date. By doing so, we can prevent more lives from being impacted by this devastating disease. Together, we can stop meningitis.”
