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Meningitis | What You Need To Know

Episode 4 of the Two Women Chatting podcast, hosted by Michelle Ford, titled "Meningitis | What You Need To Know" was published on October 5, 2022 and runs 17 minutes.

October 5, 2022 ·17m · Two Women Chatting

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Summary

On this bonus episode, we chat to Michelle Bresnahan, founder of A Life for Cure, created in memory of her son Ryan Bresnahan. It's so important that we talk about the symptoms of meningitis B, the vaccines available (spoiler alert: they are not the meningitis vaccines you get at school - you need to PAY for them to protect your kids from this strain at college) and raise awareness within our school and parent communities.You'll find accompanying blogs and resources on our website www.twowomenchatting.com as well as handy pdfs you can add to your kids 'university packing' kit from Meningitis Now. You can find out more of Ryan's story and the work of Michelle and her family here. Common signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemiaFever with cold hands and feetVomitingDrowsy or difficult to wakeConfusion and irritabilitySevere muscle painPale blotchy skin, spots or rash (See Glass Test (link))Severe headacheStiff neckDislike bright lightsConvulsions or seizuresSomeone with meningitis or septicaemia can get a lot worse very quickly. Keep checking them. DO NOT wait for a rash. If someone is ill and getting worse, trust your instincts - Get medical help immediatelyJoin hosts Liz and Michelle redefining life over 50 as empty nesters, embracing the highs and lows of midlife with celebrity guests and experts, sharing a laugh on their podcast sofa. We talk about real concerns, issues, and fun topics that affect us, our friends, and our family. Midlife is not just about the menopause (although we’d be the first to admit it’s right up there!) but it is a time of adventure, change and reset - with plenty of opportunities and challenges along the way. Whether we’re chatting about ‘boomerang kids,’ diet failures (and occasional successes!), pro-ageing, travel, changing relationships, or inspiration for new jobs or activities, there’s always room for one more on our sofa. Connect with Us:🌟 Instagram: Two Women Chatting🌟 Twitter: ChattingTwo🌟 Facebook: Two Women Chatting🌟 Youtube: TwoWomenChatting🌟 Midlife Library: TwoWomenChatting.Com/my-blog👉 Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and share it with a friend who could use a little midlife magic.Explore the 'midlife library' at www.twowomenchatting.comConnect with Michelle at [email protected] for collaborations, ideas, and comments! Remember to rate, review, and share our show to join the laughter-filled conversation about midlife empowerment and beyond...Follow Michelle on Instagram at @michelleford_twc or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

On this bonus episode, we chat to Michelle Bresnahan, founder of A Life for Cure, created in memory of her son Ryan Bresnahan. It's so important that we talk about the symptoms of meningitis B, the vaccines available (spoiler alert: they are not the meningitis vaccines you get at school - you need to PAY for them to protect your kids from this strain at college) and raise awareness within our school and parent communities.

You'll find accompanying blogs and resources on our website www.twowomenchatting.com as well as handy pdfs you can add to your kids 'university packing' kit from Meningitis Now.

 

You can find out more of Ryan's story and the work of Michelle and her family here.

 

Common signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia

  • Fever with cold hands and feet
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsy or difficult to wake
  • Confusion and irritability
  • Severe muscle pain
  • Pale blotchy skin, spots or rash (See Glass Test (link))
  • Severe headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Dislike bright lights
  • Convulsions or seizures

Someone with meningitis or septicaemia can get a lot worse very quickly. Keep checking them. 

DO NOT wait for a rash. If someone is ill and getting worse, trust your instincts - Get medical help immediately

Join hosts Liz and Michelle redefining life over 50 as empty nesters, embracing the highs and lows of midlife with celebrity guests and experts, sharing a laugh on their podcast sofa. We talk about real concerns, issues, and fun topics that affect us, our friends, and our family. 

Midlife is not just about the menopause (although we’d be the first to admit it’s right up there!) but it is a time of adventure, change and reset - with plenty of opportunities and challenges along the way. 

Whether we’re chatting about ‘boomerang kids,’ diet failures (and occasional successes!), pro-ageing, travel, changing relationships, or inspiration for new jobs or activities, there’s always room for one more on our sofa.

 

Connect with Us:

🌟 Instagram: Two Women Chatting

🌟 Twitter: ChattingTwo

🌟 Facebook: Two Women Chatting

🌟 Youtube: TwoWomenChatting

🌟 Midlife Library: TwoWomenChatting.Com/my-blog

👉 Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and share it with a friend who could use a little midlife magic.


Explore the 'midlife library' at www.twowomenchatting.com

Connect with Michelle at [email protected] for collaborations, ideas, and comments! Remember to rate, review, and share our show to join the laughter-filled conversation about midlife empowerment and beyond...

Follow Michelle on Instagram at @michelleford_twc or Facebook

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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