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.
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.
Carrie talks about being in intensive care with bacterial meningitis, the after-effects and how she feels lucky to have survived.
Kodee describes his recurring migraines and back pain symptoms, and the treatment he has received.
Susan shares the story of her son Jonathan’s hospitalisation with meningitis aged 22 months old, and the after-effects of his illness.
Laurie describes her experience of fungal meningitis and the long after-effects she's experienced.
Nyasia talks about her symptoms when she contracted viral meningitis, and the worsening headaches she's experienced since her illness.
John shares his journey of learning to manage the after-effects of viral meningitis.
Sarah talks about her experience of being in intensive care with meningitis, and experiencing after-effects.
Kelly Ann shares the story of her son Jamie's meningitis aged 10 months, and highlights the importance of being persistent.
Margareta from Ndirande in Malawi talks about her nine-year-old daughter Annie's diagnosis with meningitis and hospital recovery.
Eloise’s mother Christine shares the story of her hospitalisation with meningitis, and the after-effects and the stigma they have faced since her recovery.
Chisomo from Chemusa in Malawi talks about her five-year-old daughter Yasinta's admission to hospital with meningitis.
Julie shares her experience of meningococcal meningitis and the impact it has had on her life.