Meningitis and septicaemia | Meningitis Research Foundation

Is meningitis seasonal?

Keeping meningitis in mind. Spotting symptoms to save lives

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Meningitis in your words

Tell your story, your way and be one of the 2,030 voices for 2030

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A unique symbol for our cause

Launching the Meningitis Flag

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Symptom Checker

Meningitis and septicaemia can kill or disable in hours.

Learn the symptoms, trust your instincts and always act fast.

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1/10 die as a result

2/10 left with an impairment like brain injury or amputation

A new vaccine could bring an end to meningitis epidemics in Africa

Vaccines are the best way to prevent meningococcal meningitis. But in Africa’s meningitis belt effective vaccines have all-too-often been out of reach.

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Battling the Elements: Great North Run 2023 for Meningitis Research Foundation

The Great North Run is renowned for its iconic half marathon route, winding its way through the vibrant streets of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Find out how the race went for our brave runners

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TCS London Marathon 2024

Run for a world free from meningitis at the iconic London Marathon 2023

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