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Nigerians await Pfizer settlement
... Kano in 1996, when about 200 children were tested with an antibiotic called Trovan, which was supposed to treat meningitis. Eleven of those tested died soon after, while many others were left with deformities. Ten years later, the Nigerian ... Comment?
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Parents' heartbreak at death of tragic tot Ellie
... crying and shivering, Ms Ludlow phoned the doctor, explaining that she suspected her baby was showing symptoms of meningitis. Grieving parents Kirsty Ludlow and Daren Parsons She was told to take Ellie to hospital if her condition worsened - but ... Comment?
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... be registered with the site. Sign In A CITY-BASED charity is sending out text messages listing the symptoms of meningitis to help the fight against the disease. The Meningitis Research Foundation has set-up the service so people can have a list of ... Comment?
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Patient complaining of earache died of meningitis
A mother-of-two died of meningitis after she was diagnosed with an ear infection, an inquest heard today. Comment?
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Bacterial Meningitis can be fatal
... and family members were there when her heart stopped beating. A National Institutes of Health Web site defines meningitis as "swelling and inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal fluid. The inflammation causes changes in the ... Comment?
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Marist To Hold Benefit For Student Who's Life Was Claimed By Meningitis
ADVISORY MARIST COLLEGE TO HOLD BENEFIT FOR STUDENT WHO'S LIFE WAS CLAIMED BY MENINGITIS A Student-Faculty Charity Basketball Game Will Be Played In Memory of Caitlin Boyle POUGHKEEPSIE Marist College will raise awareness about meningitis by hosting a student vs. Comment?
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MOTHER Mandy Barkway is warning other parents to trust their instincts after her son's meningitis ordeal. Comment?
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One girl's initiative helps raise awareness of deadly disease
"Its better to light a candle than curse the darkness" is the slogan of a brochure created by a 15-year-old girl to fight meningitis. Comment?
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Massachusetts Middle School Teacher Hospitalized with Meningitis
... Wakefield, Massachusetts will be returning to a school where one of their teachers was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. The teacher had taken a sick day Wednesday. She quickly developed symptoms and was admitted to the hospital with bacterial ... Comment?
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We want everyone to know warning signs of meningitis
... could be chicken pox. But a day later the youngster became more unwell and was rushed to hospital with suspected meningitis. Doctors told the family to prepare for the worst and his mother, Sally, was advised to fly back from a business trip in ... Comment?
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East Anglian meningitis warning this Christmas
People in the region are being urged to stay alert to the signs and symptoms of meningitis this winter and to take immediate action if they suspect they may have the infection. Comment?
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3.2 Million Meningitis Settlement
A 20-year-old man has been awarded a compensation package of more than 3 million to help fund a lifetime of future care after critical delays by medical staff in diagnosing meningitis left him severely brain damaged. Comment?
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Questionable treatments for children with autism
... many hours. FDA approved for: Pediatric HIV, some bone marrow transplants Risks: Headaches, anaphylactic shock, meningitis, tiny risk of contracting infectious disease Autism theory: Helps regulate the immune system Expert: Pediatric neurologist Dr. ... Comment?
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Augsburg student with meningitis is hospitalized; others alerted, advised
Augsburg College students in Minneapolis are being put on alert for any symptoms of meningitis after a first-year student was hospitalized Wednesday night with a confirmed case of bacterial meningitis. Comment?
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Schoolmates release balloons to keep memory of Ruby alive
... her sixth birthday yesterday. Ruby died last Friday after being wrongly diagnosed with swine flu instead of meningitis but her heartbroken family are determined to keep her memory alive. Parents of children attending La Lycee Francais in Foxrock, ... Comment?
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St Albans headteacher pays tribute to 'popular' pupil
... pupils are unlikely to be affected. All parents of pupils have received an advice letter about the symptoms of meningitis. A 16-year-old boy died suddenly in St Albans this morning, but ambulance spokesman Gary Sanderson has ruled out any link ... Comment?
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Head pays tribute to St Albans meninigitis boy
It has been confirmed that 14-year-old Liam, a pupil at Beaumont Secondary School, died from meningococcal meningitis on Tuesday night. Comment?
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Branch & Burleson Celebrity Holiday Charitabowl Event
... to help ease the struggles of those children struggling with health related issues, including those with meningitis. The foundation is close to Deion's heart as his 4 year old son, Deiondre was born afflicted with meningitis. The foundation actively ... Comment?
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Stroud-based Meningitis Trust wins outstanding in-house PR award
Stroud-based Meningitis Trust is celebrating today after winning a Outstanding in-house PR teama at last nighta s Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Awards for the West of England, with an appplicationtitled a Small Team, Big Achievementa . Comment?
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Ambassador rebrands Meningitis Research student campaign
The Meningitis Research Foundation has re-branded and re-launched its student awareness campaign, formerly titled 'Get it Sussed', which aims to raise awareness of the increased risk of meningitis among students and young people, particularly during the winter months. Comment?
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