• Quad Amputee to Climb Embsay Crag

    Posted by makinfo on October 30, 2023

    Luke Mortimer , 10-year-old quad amputee contracted meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia when he was only seven. After years of painful surgeries, wound care, endless…


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  • Amputee Surfer

    Posted by makinfo on June 13, 2023

    Sarah Almagro, now 23-year-old from Malaga in Spain began surfing when she was five years old. She suffered meningococcal meningitis when she was 18…


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  • Vaccine Save Lives!

    Posted by Rose Kwett on February 2, 2023

    Meningococcal meningitis and other infectious diseases can potentially be life-threatening. Following well-established vaccine recommendations can save your life! Read the


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  • Loses Leg

    Posted by Rose Kwett on September 22, 2022

    Loses Leg Rafael Castellano, 32-year-old professional dancer from Orlando, Florida, lost both of his legs after a three-month bout with meningococcal meningitis.


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  • Rapid Onset

    Posted by Rose Kwett on March 26, 2022

    A 22-year-old boy from Castelfranco Veneto, died of meningococcal meningitis serotype B. It started from rhinitis and nosebleeds, progressing to low-grade fever, headache, marked…


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  • Rash Test

    Posted by Rose Kwett on March 2, 2022

    The Meningitis Research Foundation experts said, “A rash can be one of the clearest and most specific signs of meningococcal meningitis and septicemia to recognize”.


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  • Most Vulnerable

    Posted by Rose Kwett on January 2, 2022

    Meningococcal meningitis is a serious disease caused by a bacterium, Neisseria Meningitidis or the meningococcus bacteria. It can affect the brain & spinal cord and also the…


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  • Close Contacts

    Posted by Rose Kwett on November 1, 2021

    The Ministry of Public Health are working on a strong prophylaxis operation to avoid and even detect possible infections. A 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis…


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  • Get Seen

    Posted by Rose Kwett on August 14, 2021

    Meningitis Now chief executive Dr Tom Nutt said: “Research has shown that up to a quarter of 15 to 24-year-olds carry the bacteria that cause meningococcal meningitis…


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  • Teen Outreach

    Posted by Rose Kwett on July 23, 2021

    Molly Ringwald teams up with the National Meningitis Association (NMA) for – the 16 Vaccine Initiative – to help parents and their teens in getting to know about…


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