Meningitis in your words

Amanda shares the story of her daughter Lucy’s meningitis as a 10-day-old baby, and her full recovery.

Rosemary shares the story of her son John’s death from meningitis when he was only 8 months old.

Laurie talks about the lingering after-effects she's experienced since having viral meningitis.

Joyce talks about the sudden onset of meningitis symptoms and the after-effects her illness has had.

Sunny’s mother Luisa describes the multiple illnesses he's experienced throughout his childhood.

Asiyatu tells the story of her newborn daughter Sherifa’s admission to hospital with meningitis.

Daisy's mother Louise shares the story of her bacterial meningitis as a newborn and her subsequent recovery.

Debbie shares the story of her son Reilly’s e.coli meningitis and the after-effects he's experienced.

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

Tim shares his experience of contracting meningococcal meningitis and talks about what he has learned.

Charlie shares the story of their daughter Shanel’s diagnosis of meningitis, and highlights the importance of being persistent.

Michael describes his son Stephen’s hospitalisation with meningococcal meningitis and recovery following a trial treatment.