Meningitis in your words

Twins Polly and Felicity reflect on surviving meningitis as babies, and why they’re running the London Marathon for Meningitis Research Foundation.

Sue reflects back to March 1993 when her twin daughters became seriously ill with meningitis, leading to two weeks in hospital.

Philip shares his experience of the terrifying weeks when both of his twin daughters were diagnosed with meningitis.

Elise shares her son’s terrifying battle with meningitis after a mild fever - and how early treatment led to a full recovery.

Violet contracted bacterial meningitis as a newborn. Thanks to quick action and treatment, she’s now thriving and hitting all her milestones.

Amy shares the story of her newborn son's experience with life-threatening bacterial meningitis.

Broadcaster and journalist Claire shares her experience with bacterial meningitis as a teenager.

Irish TV presenter and social media creator James almost died of bacterial meningitis at the age of ten.

Drew contracted meningitis as a teenager, about a year after his brother had the disease. They later discovered it was due to a rare genetic deficiency.

Callum contracted meningitis twice as a baby. He went on to run two marathons within two weeks to support Meningitis Research Foundation.

Meningitis survivor Nwandieze recounts his battle with the disease and highlights the importance of early diagnosis, treatment and vaccination.

Mum of three and social media influencer Mahwish supported her young son, Ali, after he contracted meningitis.