@RecoverySarahs

After being struck down with a deadly disease in 2016, I now share my story to inspire and educate others as I continue to recover from Meningococcal disease

 New South Wales, Australia
Joined June 2018
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“After thinking I had the flu, I kept getting worse and after 12 hours I was on life support and my family were told to say goodbye.” Sarah Joyce shares her experience with #meningitis: bit.ly/3Ndf7Ei
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This week on our #unisaLED screen we are flagging that it is World Immunisation Week, which is designed to "highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease" @UN
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Totally innocent and loved by all but a few nasty coppers who haven't got the message. There day is coming but for now just remember Danny Lim as this happy friendly guy demonstrating for more pay for police.
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We knew long COVID was real over 12mths ago. Please read our submission to current Federal Enquiry (link below) and see attached key findings (thank you Dominic Meagher @dom_ma) Thank you esteemed colleagues for collaboration: @GraftonQuentin, Long Chu, @Tom_Kompas, and @DanSuan2
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"Meningitis is feared, and with good reason as this new study confirms time is of the essence when treating meningitis. Sadly, we know of many families who have lost loved ones within hours" - Vinny Smith, CEO of @M_R_F and CoMO.
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I'm going to keep saying it until the journalists make the connection. The people currently dying 'with underlying conditions' are the vulnerable people we were supposed to be protecting from COVID.
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I find it very odd how aggressive people on here can get about my/other peoples personal decision to be more conservative about their own covid risk tolerance… why are you so angry that I choose to limit my in-person interactions and avoid crowds? I really don’t understand. 🤷‍♀️
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Measures to reduce Covid-19 in the UK successfully curbed the spread of other infectious diseases like meningitis, with rates being at a historic low in September. Sadly, since then, there's been a sharp increase in meningitis B cases among adolescents and young adults. (1/2)
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These figures have now exceeded pre-pandemic levels. This rise in cases confirms the risks of a post-lockdown infectious disease "rebound", warned about by meningitis charities. Sharing the signs and symptoms and options for prevention is crucial. bit.ly/3KvCtT7

Meningitis B cases rising sharply among students in England, study finds

Exclusive: Cases are exceeding pre-pandemic levels, particularly in university students

theguardian.com
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Replying to @newscomauHQ
77 #COVID19 deaths reported today. Does the government have an alternative to “pushing through” @ScottMorrisonMP ? #Australians can’t simply sit back and accept this tragic toll. #AusPol2022
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📢Amazing news!! CoMO are thrilled to say that the #WHA73 have officially recommended the adoption of a global road map to #DefeatMeningitis by 2030. This is a world first and would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of many worldwide. bit.ly/3pqKu17
Patient group representatives and CoMO members from around the world attend a consultancy meeting to provide input to the draft version of the WHO's Road Map to Defeat Meningitis

ALT Patient group representatives and CoMO members from around the world attend a consultancy meeting to provide input to the draft version of the WHO's Road Map to Defeat Meningitis

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How is meningitis spread? 🤔 The infection is often spread by people who carry the virus or bacteria in their nose or throat, but are not ill themselves. It can be spread through: ➡️Sneezing or coughing ➡️Kissing ➡️Sharing utensils, cutlery, toothbrushes or cigarettes.
Someone sneezing into a tissue.

ALT Someone sneezing into a tissue.

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University student Ben thought he was hungover after he fell ill following a night out with his friends. But it was meningococcal septicaemia. He said: "I want people to be aware and not to confuse it with a hangover or even coronavirus." Read Ben's story buff.ly/30jzMhQ
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RT MenBAction: We all have a lot on our minds now, but it’s important that we don’t forget about routine vaccinations. Make an appointment today, to talk to your provider about both the #MenACWY and #MenB vaccines.
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RT MenBAction: RT @COMOmeningitis: Meningitis is spread through close contact. As #COVID19 physical distancing measures ease in many places, cases of #meningitis are expected to increase. This #MAW2020 in the UK we are supporting @M_R_F to raise awarenes…
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For most of us, this year has been unlike any other. But, for people who have felt the impact of an infectious disease - such as meningitis - before, it has felt all too familiar. We want to know; how has lockdown been for you? Click here: meningitis.typeform.com/to/U… to let us know.
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Vic average changes remains in the negative (ie good decline in numbers, left axis) but NSW is now back in positive (ie increase in numbers) similar to early July. Next week is critical in NSW to see if another surge is coming; wear 😷 & continue good public health practices
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Health officials in Central Coast, Australia, are urging people to learn the symptom of #meningitis, as the country enters the time of year in which rates of infection tend to increase. Last year, there were 59 infections in NSW. Read more: buff.ly/3lLEY7s
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Have you seen @netflix's Rising Phoenix yet? The documentary features Italian wheelchair fencer Beatrice Vio's journey to Paralympic glory. After Beatrice contracted #meningitis and lost both her arms and legs, she re-learnt fencing and went on to win gold. 🥇
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