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We at Meningitis Now have been deeply saddened by this story and have been in touch with Alfie’s family to pass on our deepest sympathy and to offer our support.

Warwick Davis' wife Sammy was recently struck down by a potentially deadly trio of sepsis, meningitis and Strep B infections.

When Bobby became unwell and was diagnosed with tonsillitis, mum Jane knew that something still wasn't right

Young makeup artist Billie was just beginning to live her dream when she was struck down with meningitis. Now, her close friend Sarah is fundraising to help with her recovery

Meningitis Now are saddened to learn of the death of a 4-year-old boy in Llanelli after contracting meningococcal septicaemia

Disability campaigner Helen Dolphin MBE is always eager to inspire people to go for and achieve their dreams. Here she tells us about the joy of getting behind the wheel again and encourages other meningitis survivors to get excited about driving

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

At just ten months old Kia Gott is already facing the toughest challenge of her short life, after contracting meningitis

At age 5, Peacock contracted meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia and as a result lost his right leg below the knee.

An NHS report has revealed failings by Layla’s medical team to identify symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.

Oliver’s mum Karen takes us through the 10 years since her baby son Oliver became ill with meningitis

A family is saying thank you for their son’s recovery from meningitis by cycling over 250 miles along the Liverpool to Leeds Canal and back in 36 hours.

Many of you will have seen and signed the online petition calling for the Meningitis B vaccine to be given to all children, not just newborn babies

Meet our latest Community Ambassadors – Nottingham grandparents Cliff and Jeanette Bull

Look out for a television documentary featuring our new Young Ambassador, Jacob Gray, on BBC 3 at 9pm on Monday 3 August