Meningitis in your words

Christina, from Ndirande in Malawi, describes when her five-year-old son Bright had meningitis in 2015.

Mark was diagnosed with viral meningitis as a child. Here he talks about the mental and physical after-effects he's experienced since then.

Charlotte shares her story of having bacterial meningitis when she was three months pregnant with her son.

Yosselin was hospitalised with meningitis aged 11. Following treatment, she has since made a full recovery.

James talks about having viral meningitis as a college student, and its continuing effect on his short-memory.

Ben contracted meningitis A, B and W at 15 years old. Here he shares the story of his illness, recovery and fundraising activities.

Ava talks about how she survived meningitis when she was only one week old, and the importance of staying strong.

Mary shares the story of her daughter Ruth’s death from meningitis, and finding solace in Ruth's son Andrew.

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

Alan shares his story of contracting meningitis while on holiday in Tenerife, and needing several operations as a result.

Misty shares the story of her son Boyd’s tragic death from meningitis aged 7 and a half.