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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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Mar
18
Join the team
We're looking for Fundraising and Support Officers and a Media Relations Manager to join the fight against meningitis
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Mar
11
Paramedic running in memory of friend
Upcoming London Marathon
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Mar
05
Updated UK report soon to be published
Improving diagnosis of meningococcal meningitis
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Sep
08
Simplyhealth Great North Run 2019
Join our team and experience the electrifying atmosphere of the World's biggest half marathon
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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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