In 12 Hours I Went From Fine To 5% Chance Of Survival

Meningococcal disease might be one of those concerns held largely by parents of young children, but a recent spike has health authorities on high alert. But don't we have vaccines for this stuff? Are there more strains we should be concerned about? Today we hear first-hand from someone who has lived through meningococcal and from an expert who tells us how to keep our loved ones safe.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Recommended listening:Bella Died From Meningococcal At 23. She Could've Been Saved. Real Hope For Cancer Cure: Everything We Know About The Melanoma Vaccine No Jab, No Job: Can My Boss Force Me To Get Vaccinated? Can You Ask Someone If They're Vaccinated? Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our award winning parenting podcast How To Build A Human.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Karen Quick, CEO Meningitis Centre Australia Sarah, meningococcal survivor  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.