Meningitis B – Cieran’s story

Oxford Vaccine Group

Oxford Vaccine Group

October 5th, 2015

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‘Meningitis is every parent’s worst nightmare. The initial symptoms can look like other viral infections but can quickly become more serious. Around 10% of children who get meningitis B die. ’

vaccines013Cieran, a twin, was just seven when he was infected. In this video by the Oxford Vaccine Group, his family tell of their relief that their son survived and describe the long-term problems that Cieran will live with.

The video above was produced before meningitis B vaccine was recommended in the UK in 2014. In the piece below, experts and parents in the UK discuss vaccination against the disease.

Video courtesy of the Oxford Vaccine Group