It’s a terrifying truth for mothers, but one that needs to be communicated as widely as possible: meningococcal disease in children is uncommon, but if not treated early, can rapidly result in death within 24-48 hours of the first symptoms and may leave survivors with severe after-effects1-4. What you decide to do in those first 24 hours really can make all the difference
These videos are personal experiences; other people’s experiences with meningococcal disease may be different
Disclaimer: These mums have experienced meningitis first-hand and volunteered to share their stories. They are advocates associated with the Meningitis Research Foundation and Liberi dalla Meningite. We encourage you to speak to your healthcare professional for guidance on preventing and treating meningitis.