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Meningitis in your words

Here you’ll find stories from those whose lives have been changed by meningitis. Whether you’ve experienced it, supported someone, lost a loved one, or are working to defeat it, your story matters.

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Lisa Shoko’s story

Lisa’s account of surviving MenB as a university student, its lasting impact, and her journey from intensive care to rebuilding her life.

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Linda Galli's story

Linda shares her story of recovery from meningitis and the impact it has had on her life.

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Jamie Thomas' story

Jamie shares his difficult recovery from meningitis and the effects it's had on his mental health.

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Carrie Tozak's story

Carrie talks about being in intensive care with bacterial meningitis, the after-effects and how she feels lucky to have survived.

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Genevieve B.'s story

Karen talks about the after-effects of her daughter Genevieve's viral meningitis, which she contracted aged 14.

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Tay WalkingShield's story

Tay talks about her difficulty receiving treatment for meningitis and the subsequent effect it has had on her.

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Rowena Orrell's story

Rowena talks about contracting viral meningitis and the after-effects she has experienced since her illness.