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Information for the Public

Introducing Meningitis Research Foundation
- leaflet
Race against time
- A visual meningitis and septicaemia symptoms leaflet
Meningitis and septicaemia symptoms poster
- An A3 visual meningitis and septicaemia symptoms poster
Meningitis and septicaemia symptoms cards
- Credit card sized visual symptoms checklist
Meningitis Baby Watch
- Postcard size cards for parents and other carers of babies and very young children
Meningitis Baby Watch
- A3 poster for parents and other carers of babies and very young children
Meningitis Tot Watch
- A leaflet for parents and other carers of toddlers
Student awareness
- A3 poster for 15 – 25 year olds
Meningitis and Septicaemia - Am I at Risk?
- A leaflet for anyone who is worried about meningitis and septicaemia due to a case in the community or their family
Meningitis and Septicaemia - What Happens Next?
- A booklet for people dealing with physical and psychological after effects of meningitis and septicaemia
Holly's Story
- 10 minute DVD for parent groups, nurses in training etc
Meningitis Research Foundation's Annual Review
Support for You
- How MRF can help you after a case of meningitis and septicaemia

Information for Health Professionals

Meningococcal Meningitis and Septicaemia - Diagnosis and Treatment in General Practice
- Booklet including Physical signs in Children with Meningococcal Disease wall chart
Early Management of Meningococcal Disease in Children
- Leaflet for hospital doctors in emergency medicine, ICU and paediatrics
Early Management of Meningococcal Disease - Paediatrics
- Poster for hospital doctors in emergency medicine, ICU and paediatrics
Early Management of Suspected Bacterial Meningitis and Meningococcal Septicaemia in Immunocompetent Adults
- Leaflet for hospital doctors in emergency medicine, ICU and the adult setting
Early Management of Suspected Bacterial Meningitis and Meningococcal Septicaemia in Immunocompetent Adults
- Poster for hospital doctors in emergency medicine, ICU and the adult setting
Lessons from Research for Doctors in Training: Recognition and early management of meningococcal disease in children and young people
- Booklet for doctors in training in the hospital setting
Vital Signs for Frontline Nurses – Early recognition of meningitis and septicaemia for the UK
- Laminated card for nurses in A & E, paediatrics, adult and paediatric ICUs, anaesthetics, infectious diseases and general medicine
Vital Signs for Frontline Nurses – Early recognition of meningitis and septicaemia for the Republic of Ireland
- Laminated card for nurses in A & E, paediatrics, adult and paediatric ICUs, anaesthetics, infectious diseases and general medicine
Vital signs, Vital issues: Recognition and prevention of meningitis and septicaemia for the UK
- Booklet for community practitioners
Vital signs, Vital issues: Recognition and prevention of meningitis and septicaemia for the Republic of Ireland
- Booklet for community practitioners
Meningococcal Meningitis and Septicaemia – Identification and Management for Ambulance Personnel for England, Scotland and Wales
- Laminated card for ambulance personnel and stations
Meningococcal Meningitis and Septicaemia – Identification and Management for Ambulance Personnel for England, Scotland and Wales
- Poster for ambulance personnel and stations
Meningococcal Meningitis and Septicaemia – Identification and Management for Ambulance Personnel for Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
- Laminated card for ambulance personnel and stations
Meningococcal Meningitis and Septicaemia – Identification and Management for Ambulance Personnel for Northern Ireland
- Poster for ambulance personnel and stations
Clinician's Guide to Recognition and Early Management of Meningococcal Disease in Children
- A CD-ROM interactive e-learning tool for clinicians

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