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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

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

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Symptom Checker

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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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Julie Perkins

Meningococcal Adult 25-59 England

Reagan Giles

Bacterial meningitis Baby 0-1 Scotland

Marcel Felimond

Meningococcal Adult 25-59 England

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Powering the research, action and advocacy for

A world free from meningitis and septicaemia

MRF joins taskforce to help defeat meningitis by 2030

2.8 million people affected globally each year

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?

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

Achievements and impact

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