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Dancers honour Layla-Rose
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 -
Tragic death in Huddersfield
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 -
Adults get meningitis too
A myth surrounding meningitis is that it's a disease that only affects babies and young children, but this is not true -
Meningitis warning as clocks change
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 -
Support for Harley's family
Meningitis Now have reached out to the family of four-year-old Harley Edwards as he battles meningococcal septicaemia -
Keep students safe from meningitis
If your child is off to uni this autumn, make sure they're safe and well-equipped against Men ACWY -
Great chemistry
A Bedminster Pharmacy is supporting Meningitis Now on ‘World Meningitis Day’ by turning their pharmacy orange. -
Listen and learn from Harmonie-Rose
On World Meningitis Day, listen and learn from Harmonie-Rose. -
Making an impact
Damion Krska, Meningitis Now volunteer explains you don’t have to do much to make an impact - just care! -
When Harry met meningitis
When 10-year-old Harry's uncle contracted meningitis, he made his school project all about meningitis awareness. -
Stay Well - but get appropriate help
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 -
Suspect meningitis? Always seek help
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 -
Meningitis warning as clocks go back
As the winter months draw closer and instances of common infections such as colds and flu begin to rise, so does the risk of contracting meningitis. Make sure you know the signs. -
A big anniversary thank you
We’ve produced a short film to mark the two-year anniversary of the introduction of the Men B vaccine to the childhood immunisation programme, and to say thank you to all our supporters who played their part in reaching this stage -
Harry becomes Young Ambassador
Meet Harry Doyle, 14, who has just become a Young Ambassador for Meningitis Now -
Under-11s rugby team raise awareness
We’ve teamed up with St Mary’s Old Boys under-11s rugby club in Bristol to help raise awareness of meningitis -
Meningitis Now Winter Warning
Flu or meningitis, would you know the difference? Meningitis and septicaemia can be fatal make sure you know all the signs and symptoms -
Two suspected cases of meningitis at St Andrews University
There has been one confirmed case, and a second suspected case of meningococcal meningitis at St Andrews University. -
Pin-prick blood test could be available within five years
A research team at Imperial College London believe they could develop a rapid test for meningitis and sepsis in five years. -
GWR boosts meningitis awareness amongst local passengers
Regional rail provider, Great Western Railway will be including Meningitis Now Signs and Symptoms cards with new railcards across Gloucestershire. -
Google’s new self-diagnosis tools should be treated with caution
Caution urged over the use of Google's new self-diagnosis tools to recognise the signs and symptoms of meningitis. -
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. -
Meningitis warning as Bounce ‘energy balls' are recalled
Bounce energy balls have been recalled due to traces of listeria causing bacteria. -
Men B facts
People can be assured that MenB disease is still a rare disease and people are at no more risk now than they were a few weeks ago. The shortage of the vaccine is likely to continue until the summer -
Watch out for an unwanted winter guest
With cases of this killer disease peaking between October and March, we are warning people to stay vigilant to the signs and symptoms of the disease. -
The lifesaving message Facebook doesn’t want you to see
Our lifesaving awareness images of the meningitis rash have been deemed unsuitable by the world’s biggest social media site – Facebook. -
Don’t wait for a rash
Following the recent news that brave youngster, Millie Dawson, fought for her life after being diagnosed with meningococcal disease, we are urging parents to remain vigilant of the signs and symptoms of meningitis -
Music festival raises meningitis awareness
A huge thank you to our Community Ambassador, Ian Watkinson, who spent last weekend at the popular Towersey Festival in Thame, Oxfordshire, helping to spread meningitis awareness -
Music festival targets meningitis awareness
Music fans heading to the popular Towersey Festival in Thame, Oxfordshire over the summer bank holiday weekend will be made aware of the dangers of meningitis as they enjoy the family friendly event -
Kick meningitis into touch
Rugby league fans off to the Wigan Warriors game this Friday against local rivals Widnes have the opportunity to convert their visit into a health awareness message -
Dispeling man flu myths
Men are notorious for ignoring health warnings and avoiding visits to the doctor. Matt Barrow, from Perranporth, Cornwall, has contracted the disease twice and is backing health professionals at Meningitis Now, encouraging men to take flu-like symptoms se -
10 celebrities you never knew had meningitis
10 celebrities you never knew had meningitis -
Fight meningitis complacency
Learn the signs and symptoms of meningitis for World Meningitis Day -
5 Types of meningitis you need to know
Meningitis can strike quickly, but its impact can last a lifetime. We know that meningitis and septicaemia can turn your world upside down, leaving many victims with after-effects. -
Top 5 Myths About Meningitis
Knowing the signs of meningitis can save your life. The five most common myths about meningitis