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Meningitis fight baby is home
Friday 21st March 2008, 11:59AM GMT.
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I’m delighted to hear that Zoe Lee is back home for Easter after suffering life-threatening meningococcal septicaemia – the blood poisoning form of meningitis. I’d like to praise the quick actions of her parents and grandmother Linda Lee in seeking medical attention at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, and on behalf of Meningitis Research Foundation, wish Zoe and her family all the best for the future.
Meningitis and septicaemia are devastating diseases which can kill in hours. Meningitis Research Foundation’s FREEfone 24 hour helpline – 080 8800 3344 – is available 365 days a year providing support and information for anyone with concerns about the diseases.
With kindest regards
Neil Hardman
Communications Officer
Meningitis Research Foundation
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The Meningitis Trust is delighted to read that Zoë Lee has made a wonderful recovery from Meningococcal Septicaemia, you are correct in your report to say this is the disease that parents most fear. The Meningitis Trust also appreciates that although Zoë is now safely home that her parents, Adam and Julia will be possibly be experiencing an emotional and very surreal time of what if’s and a sense of feeling lucky and fearful all at the same time, which could also be true for their family and friends feelings.
The Meningitis Trust can support families, friends and communities in a number of ways with a wide range of support on offer, these services include a 24-hour Helpline, Home Visiting, Counselling, a Financial Grant Scheme, One to One Contact and ongoing support as required.
If any of your readers would like free information available of the signs and symptoms of the disease, after effects, factual literature and awareness presentations including talks provided by the Community Development Officer to local organisations and to the community. Please do not hesitate to contact the Meningitis Trust or log onto http://www.meningitis-trust.org
Warm Regards
Toni
Toni Collier
Community Development Manager
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