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Feb 22, 2010
Death of Cleveland Heights college student from bacterial meningitis puts focus on vaccine bill
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Posted by: sjburd57
The news that an Ohio University freshman died this week from a probable case of bacterial meningitis vaulted Cindy Krejny back more than a decade to the loss of her own daughter, Erin.
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Feb 13, 2010
Lori Loughlin, “90210” TV Parent - Urges Vaccination Against Meningitis
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Posted by: sjburd57
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Actress Lori Loughlin may be best-known for her roles on the hit TV shows “Full House,” and the new “90210,” but her most important role is taking care of her family. As a mother, the health of her three preteen and teenage children is Lori’s number one priority, which is why she had them vaccinated against meningococcal disease including meningitis.
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Feb 6, 2010
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS DEATH IN OHIO
Category: General
Posted by: sjburd57

Prompts Federal Notice About Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia

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Feb 6, 2010
MEMORIAL FOR UW-MADISON STUDENT WHO DIED FROM BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
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Feb 6, 2010
MUM READY TO GO THE DISTANCE FOR DAUGHTER
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THE doting mother of a young meningitis victim is to run the London Marathon in a bid to help fight the devastating illness

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National Meningitis Association

The National Meningitis Association, a national non-profit charity, was founded in July, 2002.  Sue began emailing with Lynn Bozarth soon after losing Jeff.  Lynn was a source of great strength and support, since she had also lost her son to this deadly disease.

Last year Sue became a member of Moms on Meningitis (M.O.M.'s) to help support NMA in its efforts to educate parents, adolescents, young adults and surrounding communities about meningococcal disease.  Sue & Pete travelled to Florida last May to attend their first NMA Conference where they met other families affected by this disease, and attended workshops to prepare them for the task of supporting NMA.  Sue has begun speaking to local PTA's and showing the very powerful NMA video called "Getting it: A Disease...A Vaccine". 

Also, through NMA, Sara was invited to be part of a public service announcement.  Sara and Sue flew to Atlanta and experienced first hand what it is like to film a commercial.  Go to the gallery to see some pictures from the shoot.

This May 12th, NMA will be hosting its first Gala, at the Rainbow Room in NYC.  Two tickets will be auctioned at the walk.  The tickets include one-night's stay in NYC.