Be aware of meningitis says parent who lost son

Linda Wallace, Chief Executive of PHA Homes, lost her son Adam to meningitis 17 years ago.

Here she tells her story to Mike Waddington.

She talks about her work with the organisation Meningitis Now and how young people – an at risk group when moving to college or university – can be prepared and be aware of the symptoms.

Here are some useful links from Meningitis Now :

Signs & Symptoms – General

https://www.meningitisnow.org/meningitis-explained/signs-and-symptoms

Signs & Symptoms – Young People and Teenagers

https://www.meningitisnow.org/meningitis-explained/signs-and-symptoms/meningitis-symptoms-in-teenagers-and-young-people