Juliette’s legacy: protect teenagers and young adults from MenB
The Kenny family and Meningitis Research Foundation are calling for the UK Government to take urgent action to improve access to MenB vaccination.
Protecting lives. Supporting people. Defeating meningitis.
We're a global force against this life-changing disease in the UK and beyond, through pioneering research, evidence-based policy and global advocacy.
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What are the symptoms of meningitis?
Meningitis and sepsis can kill in hours, so it's very important you know the symptoms and can spot them early. Learn about them here.
How does meningitis spread?
How do you get meningitis and is it contagious? Find out how bacterial and viral meningitis spread, what close contact means and what to do if you're worried.
Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO)
CoMO is our global network, driven by a shared purpose to defeat meningitis. We have over 140 members in more than 50 countries - including organisations, healthcare professionals and people with lived experience of meningitis.
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One minute you’re working doing your normal things, within less than 24 hours you’re fighting for your life.
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