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Powering the research, action and advocacy for

A world free from meningitis and septicaemia

Our work

MRF joins taskforce to help defeat meningitis by 2030

2.8 million people affected globally each year

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Just some of the things we achieved with the help of our members, ambassadors, supporters and partners.

Achievements and impact

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Symptom Checker

Meningitis and septicaemia can kill and disable in hours.


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June
14
UK public shows strong preference for vaccines that prevent severe illness
Particularly for children
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June
11
Urgent survey: we need your views on the future of vaccines
For people in the UK
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June
11
Just one week left to book your place at the MRF Meningitis Symposium
June 21 in Bristol - Free to most delegates
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June
05
Meningitis survivor and Paralympian who climbed Kilimanjaro
New documentary
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About meningitis & septicaemia

About meningitis & septicaemia

Meningitis and septicaemia are serious, life threatening illnesses

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The Book of Experience

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

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Karen Edmunds
Bacterial meningitis Adult 25-59 England
Ella McEnery
Group C meningococcal (Men C) Baby 0-1 England
Marcel Felimond
Meningococcal disease Adult 25-59 England
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