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Powering the research, action and advocacy for

A world free from meningitis and septicaemia

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MRF joins taskforce to help defeat meningitis by 2030

2.8 million people affected globally each year

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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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Death of teenager in South Wales
13 year old Maisie Dicks
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12
Join the MRF team
We're looking for Community and Events Fundraisers, a Fundraising and Support Officer, a Policy and Advocacy Manager, and several new Trustees
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10
Tragic deaths in Ireland
Information and support offered
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03
Join TeamMRF for the Great Manchester Run
10K or Half Marathons in May
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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 plan to defeat the disease
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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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