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Early Management of Meningococcal Disease in Children

23 March 2007

'Early Management of Meningococcal Disease in Children', an algorithm for identifying management priorities in treating children with meningococcal disease, has been reviewed in this week's Archives of Disease in Childhood.

The protocol, now in its 5th edition, is produced and distributed by Meningitis Research Foundation. To date over 50,000 copies of the algorithm have been disseminated to A&E departments, ICUs and paediatric units in the UK.

The 5th edition, as an A2 poster or in leaflet format is freely available by contacting Meningitis Research Foundation on 01454 281811. Alternatively you can download it from this website .

Media Contact: Julia Warren - 01454 281811 or 07711 057875

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Since it was founded in 1989, the charity has awarded 122 research grants, leading to many advances in the prevention, detection and treatment of meningitis and septicaemia. The total value of the Foundation's investment in vital scientific research is nearly £13.5/€19 million.

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