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Powering the research, action and advocacy for

A world free from meningitis and septicaemia

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A global vision for meningitis by 2030 and an action plan to get there

Defeating meningitis by 2030

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Young people across the UK are being offered free MenACWY vaccine to combat a rapid rise in a deadly strain of MenW

Who can get the FREE MenACWY vaccine?

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Symptom Checker

Meningitis and septicaemia can kill and disable in hours.


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Feb
18
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Administrator required in our Dublin office
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Feb
12
MRF contacts health officials in Ireland
Concern about deadly MenW
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Jan
30
Tragic death in Ireland
21-year-old Adam Mulchrone from Westport
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Jan
29
Run for us in May's London 10,000
A spectacular route in the heart of the capital
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About meningitis & septicaemia

About meningitis & septicaemia

Meningitis and septicaemia are serious, life threatening illnesses

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Defeating meningitis by 2030

Defeating meningitis by 2030

A global vision for meningitis by 2030 and an action plan to get there
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The Book of Experience

The Book of Experience raises awareness of the impact of the disease by enabling people to share their story and experience from a unique and personal perspective.

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Hans Petersen
Group W meningococcal (Men W) Teen Denmark
Reagan Giles
Bacterial meningitis Baby 0-1 Scotland
Marcel Felimond
Meningococcal Adult 25-59 England
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