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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

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.

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

Meet Harry Doyle, 14, who has just become a Young Ambassador for Meningitis Now

We’ve teamed up with St Mary’s Old Boys under-11s rugby club in Bristol to help raise awareness of meningitis

Flu or meningitis, would you know the difference? Meningitis and septicaemia can be fatal make sure you know all the signs and symptoms

There has been one confirmed case, and a second suspected case of meningococcal meningitis at St Andrews University.

A research team at Imperial College London believe they could develop a rapid test for meningitis and sepsis in five years.

Regional rail provider, Great Western Railway will be including Meningitis Now Signs and Symptoms cards with new railcards across Gloucestershire.

Caution urged over the use of Google's new self-diagnosis tools to recognise the signs and symptoms of meningitis.

Many people think meningitis only affects babies and children and so men of all ages, may not recognise the symptoms.

Bounce energy balls have been recalled due to traces of listeria causing bacteria.

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

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.

Our lifesaving awareness images of the meningitis rash have been deemed unsuitable by the world’s biggest social media site – Facebook.

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

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 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

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

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

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