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Hannah's lifelong Great North Run dream after surviving meningitis
Hannah has had her sights set on the world's biggest half marathon since contracting pneumococcal meningitis at 5 years old; and this year she's running for #TeamTangerine
Andy Hopkinson
31st January 2020
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Changes to the pneumococcal vaccine
Babies who have been born since 1 January this year will receive two doses of the pneumococcal vaccination instead of three after changes announced last year by the government came into effect.
Clara Wiggins
12th January 2020
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Brexit and meningitis vaccines – be reassured
How will Brexit affect the supply and availability of meningitis vaccines?
Andy Hopkinson
17th October 2019
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Ross and Hannah's Great North Run after daughter's meningitis ordeal
The County Durham couple ran for Meningitis Now, in celebration of daughter Aubrey's recovery from pneumococcal meningitis
Clara Wiggins
10th October 2019
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What's happening to the pneumococcal vaccine?
Read more information about the decision made by the Department of Health and Social Care earlier this week, to change the pneumococcal vaccine schedule -
Pneumococcal death in Durham
We are saddened to hear the news that 41-year-old Kerry Martin has died after contracting pneumococcal meningitis -
Pneumococcal schedule change
We have today learned that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has decided to implement recommended changes its pneumococcal vaccination schedule for babies -
Fundraising for research
Ever wondered where your money goes? Our Partnerships Team Manager, Sarah, went to find out more about one of our funded research projects -
Research Grant Round open
Meningitis Now are inviting funding applications for research projects that will increase understanding of two types of bacterial meningitis in the UK -
When Harry met meningitis
When 10-year-old Harry's uncle contracted meningitis, he made his school project all about meningitis awareness. -
Birthday bash to honour Ava who died following meningitis
Wayne and Hayley's daughter Ava passed away just two weeks after her first birthday. In memory, and to mark Wayne's 40th, the couple are inviting the community to a birthday bash -
Fighting back with charity wrestling match
Teacher fights back from pneumococcal meningitis with charity wrestling match -
Gloucester couple plan fun-filled ball
A big-hearted couple from Gloucester is planning a glamorous black tie ball to help Meningitis Now fight back against meningitis -
Tough Alex takes on Tough Mudder!
After contracting meningitis as a baby and surviving, Alex Underwood is now helping others to fight the disease after taking on one tough challenge! -
It may not just be 'man-flu'
Many people think meningitis only affects babies and children and so men of all ages, may not recognise the symptoms. -
An epic and rewarding challenge
Alec and Victoria Shillaker took on the ‘biggest physical challenge’ of their lives, scaling new heights for us -
Supporter takes on charity challenge
Meningitis Now supporter, Alec Shillaker, is taking on Mount Aconcagua in Argentina in a bid to win £10,000 for us -
Birmingham man gets geared up for fundraising
A Birmingham man is ‘pedalling for pounds’ to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now