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Join us in lighting a candle this World Meningitis Day🕯️ Take a moment to honour those lost to meningitis and offer anyone struggling today the hope that, together, the future is brighter. 🧡 #worldmeningitisday #waveoflight #meningitis
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This World Meningitis Day we’re celebrating the launch of our BBC Lifeline appeal! 🎉 Today is a chance to raise awareness meningitis and keep working towards the goal of defeating meningitis by 2030. Please donate today and help continue our vital work. bbc.in/4hIH6KQ
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Be sure to set your reminders and join us for our BBC Lifeline Appeal on BBC One this Sunday, presented by the wonderful @seemajaswal! 📢 📺 Watch - 🪙 Donate - 🔁 Share Visit the link to read about our appeal: 🔗 bit.ly/4hoJR5i #BBCLifelineAppeal #MeningitisNow
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We’re excited to share that @seemajaswal will present our BBC Lifeline Appeal on BBC One at 12:35 pm on Sunday, October 4. “Meningitis is a cause very close to my heart.” Check out our appeal page: ➡️ meningitisnow.org/support-us… #BBCLifelineAppeal #MeningitisNow #Donate
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We’re excited to be part of a BBC Lifeline Appeal! 🧡 📺 Watch on BBC One at 12:35 pm, 4 October 🪙 Donate to support those affected by meningitis. 🔁 Share with family & friends. Visit our appeal page here: bit.ly/4hnJCpP #BBCLifelineAppeal #MeningitisNow #Donate
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Meningitis Now retweeted
I met @MeningitisNow as Reading Festival gets under way to learn about how they are raising awareness of meningitis and the MenB vaccine. I hope their work at Reading Festival will encourage young people who are eligible to get vaccinated and protect themselves agains meningitis.
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Meningitis Now retweeted
At just 16, Izzy Gentry died from meningitis less than 48 hours after falling ill. To honour her memory, her dad Paul has spent the last decade tackling 32 extreme endurance challenges, raising more than £50,000 for @MeningitisNow. An incredible tribute to Izzy. Read his story 👇 just.ly/4wg8MN6
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Meningitis Now retweeted
After 16-year-old Izzy lost her life to meningitis, her father Paul Gentry vowed to keep her memory alive. Ten years and 32 gruelling endurance challenges later, he's raised more than £50,000 for @MeningitisNow. ❤️ Read his story 👇 just.ly/4wg8MN6
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Meningitis Now retweeted
"This is a vaccine that could save your life." Dr Tom Nutt of @MeningitisNow talks to @LeahBoleto about the meningitis B booster vaccine after government advisers recommended offering it to all 15-year-olds. Read more: trib.al/zWmJBJx 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and YouTube
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"Today we remember all lives lost to meningitis and recognise this landmark step takes us closer to a world where no one has to experience this devastating disease.” - Our CEO, Dr Tom Nutt. (3/3) #MenB #meningitis #vaccination
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In response to what JCVI have recommended, our CEO, Dr Tom Nutt, has highlighted: "Today's recommendation is an important step towards ensuring that far more young people are protected from this devastating disease.” (2/3) #MenB #meningitis #vaccination
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We welcome the JCVI's recommendation for the MenB vaccination to be given to teenagers as part of the NHS vaccine programme and their strong support for a catch-up programme for young people. (1/3) #MenB #meningitis #vaccination
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Starting in England today, the NHS will offer one million young people a free MenB meningitis vaccine to help protect them against the disease. For more information about the vaccination programme, eligibility, and how to book MenB vaccines, click here: bit.ly/4yhKLXD
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Welcome to Meningitis Now’s online community! In this community, we encourage a culture of warmth and kindness. Thank you to all our supporters, and to those who are just joining us here. We look forward to connecting with you. 🧡 #MeningitisNow #inclusive #community
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We understand that there are many questions regarding the announcement from UKHSA about the MenB vaccination programme yesterday. We've created a handy Q&A document for your reference, which can be found here: 🔗 bit.ly/3XyOa3b
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"As we welcome this important step forward, we remember those who are no longer with us and stand alongside the families whose lives have been forever changed by meningitis. Our thoughts are very much with them today." - Dr Tom Nutt, Meningitis Now CEO.
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Meningitis Now welcomes the announcement by the @UKHSA of a new #vaccination programme for 18-year-olds and young adults as a major step forward in the fight to help protect people from the disease. Read our full statement regarding the news here: 🔗 bit.ly/4ecT4L2
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Did you see Prime Minister’s Questions this afternoon? MP and Meningitis Now Business Ambassador @alisgriffithsmp asked the PM to ensure his government are prioritising protecting young people against MenB. Sir Keir Starmer also committed to a meeting with us. #noplanbformenb
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If you agree that more young people should be protected against one of the most common causes of meningitis in the UK, get involved with our No Plan B for MenB campaign – sign the petition now to pledge your support. ➡️ meningitisnow.org/meningitis…
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Thank you to my lovely colleague @alisgriffithsmp for using her PMQ to speak of her personal experience and raise the urgent need to vaccinate young people against Meningitis B. We'll be working together with @M_R_F and @MeningitisNow to push the Govt to commit to doing this.
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