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All the materials have been developed in consultation with experts in the respective fields and have been pre-tested or evaluated by the specific group at which the resource is aimed.

Many of our materials have been produced as a direct result of research funded by MRF, and are reviewed and updated regularly.

You can order these materials online through our resource centre or you can download them by clicking on the image of the resource.

Note that these resources were written for a UK audience and therefore reflect the health services and systems in that country.

Resources for the General Public

Meningitis Baby Watch

For: Parents and other carers of babies and very small children

The under fives are the most vulnerable age group.

This award winning pictorial representation of symptoms assists parents and other carers to recognise meningitis and septicaemia in babies and very small children who cannot explain how they are feeling.

Meningitis & Septicaemia: Tot Watch

For: Parents and other carers of toddlers and young children under five years of age

The under fives are the most vulnerable age group. This leaflet gives the symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia in this age group, including the red flag symptoms.

Race Against Time

For: The general public

A symptoms leaflet, which also addresses some of the myths that surround meningitis and septicaemia.

Student posters

For: Young People (15 - 25)

Young adults are in the second most vulnerable group for contracting meningitis and septicaemia.

This newly launched resource, consisting of four different versions, presents a hard-hitting approach to raising awareness of meningitis and septicaemia, and the symptoms of the diseases.

Am I At Risk?

For: People worried about the spread of meningococcal disease

Gives symptoms and addresses the concerns people have when there is a case of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia in the community - nursery, school, workplace or local area.

Symptoms cards

For: The general public

Now also available via SMS in the UK. Simply text MRF to 82088

Kate Ogden

Bacterial Meningitis

I cried walking back through my front door thinking I may have never made it back there.