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We’re warning people to stay vigilant to the signs and symptoms of meningitis as cases of the deadly bacterial form of the disease peak during the winter months

University students are being urged to learn the signs and symptoms of meningitis and look out for their friends, as another UK university reports a case of the bacterial form of the disease

Since September 2021, there has been an increase in MenB cases - particularly amongst England university students - following the relaxing of lockdown restrictions

On 24 April, join us in raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of meningitis on World Meningitis Day 2021 and help #DefeatMeningitis

With the clock change signalling the start of the winter months, we're urging everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis, as cases peak during this time

As Student Awareness Week 2019 kicks off, the family of meningitis victim Tim Mason have released another moving video urging young people to get vaccinated

This Viral Awareness Week (6-12 May 2019), Meningitis Now are calling on our supporters to help us make viral meningitis visible

Meningitis Now are saddened to hear about the death of four-year-old Evie May following a short battle with meningococcal meningitis

Kirsty, the mother of Layla-Rose, has released a moving video of her daughter's dance troupe acting out the signs and symptoms of meningitis

Meningitis Now would like to offer our deepest sympathies and support to family and friends of four-year-old Enzo, who has passed away after a short battle with meningitis

A myth surrounding meningitis is that it's a disease that only affects babies and young children, but this is not true

As the clocks go back, signalling the start of the winter months, Meningitis Now urge people to stay vigilant to the signs and symptoms of meningitis

Meningitis Now have reached out to the family of four-year-old Harley Edwards as he battles meningococcal septicaemia

If your child is off to uni this autumn, make sure they're safe and well-equipped against Men ACWY

A Bedminster Pharmacy is supporting Meningitis Now on ‘World Meningitis Day’ by turning their pharmacy orange.

On World Meningitis Day, listen and learn from Harmonie-Rose.

Damion Krska, Meningitis Now volunteer explains you don’t have to do much to make an impact - just care!

When 10-year-old Harry's uncle contracted meningitis, he made his school project all about meningitis awareness.

Meningitis Now cautiously welcome a new public health campaign urging parents to consult a pharmacist first for minor illness, and urge everyone to learn the signs and symptoms that could save lives

With recent headlines highlighting the strain on the NHS, Meningitis Now is urging people not to be afraid to seek medical help if meningitis is suspected