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Meningitis News

By Daisi Media Corp

Meningitis News aims to disseminate news and educate the public about meningitis. Meningitis News is a weekly podcast that delivers information on meningitis related to outbreaks, vaccinations, legislation and more.
Meningitis News is hosted by Daisi Pollard Sepulveda and produced Brazen Podcasts Media.
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Meningitis and Covid-19 What You Should Know

Meningitis NewsMar 24, 2020

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Meningitis and Covid-19 What You Should Know

Meningitis and Covid-19 What You Should Know

As mentioned in the podcast, if you’re feeling unwell and are worried that you may have COVID-19, below are some options for contacting a medical professional that can help you:

CARBON HEALTH : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/carbon-health/id1152807572?mt=8

MAVEN CLINIC: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maven-clinic/id942543121?mt=8

ONE MEDICAL: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/one-medical/id393507802?mt=8

In addition, if you’re a meningitis survivor and feeling emotionally triggered by the recent outbreak of COVID-19, please email/inbox us for a link to our support group, meningitisnews@gmail.com


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information only and may not be considered as a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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Mar 24, 202002:30
Australian man died of meningitis on Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Brisbane

Australian man died of meningitis on Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Brisbane

Christopher Woodgate was sick when he boarded the plane from Vancouver to Brisbane and collapsed during the flight dying in front of his family.

Casting director, Mark Summers is looking for people who have suffered from meningococcal disease. This is for a public service announcement about meningitis awareness that will air on TV and other media outlets. The emphasis is on bringing awareness to parent and the public at large to better understand this disease and encourage families to speak with their health care provider about preventative options. Mark Summers Casting is specifically interested in people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and people from South Africa, ages 6 months to 22 years old who have visible consequences from meningitis such as missing limbs, prosthetics or hearing aids.If this is you, please send submissions to the email address mystory@marksummers.com


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information only and may not be considered as a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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To learn more about Meningitis News visit our website, http://www.MeningitisNews.org

Mar 24, 202004:24
British celebrity, Joe Swash on Dancing on Ice star felt 'sheer terror' amid life-threatening meningitis infection

British celebrity, Joe Swash on Dancing on Ice star felt 'sheer terror' amid life-threatening meningitis infection

British celebrity, JOE SWASH of Dancing On Ice and the 2008 winner of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!  was recently interviewed on how his life-threatening experience with meningitis taught him to toughen up and put on a good fight?

Casting director, Mark Summers is looking for people who have suffered from meningococcal disease. This is for a public service announcement about meningitis awareness that will air on TV and other media outlets. The emphasis is on bringing awareness to parent and the public at large to better understand this disease and encourage families to speak with their health care provider about preventative options. Mark Summers Casting is specifically interested in people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and people from South Africa, ages 6 months to 22 years old who have visible consequences from meningitis such as missing limbs, prosthetics or hearing aids.If this is you, please send submissions to the email address mystory@marksummers.com

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Remember our Disclaimer, the content in this podcast are intended as general

information only and may not be considered as a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Support our show by visiting us on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/meningitisnews

To learn more about Meningitis News visit our website, http://www.MeningitisNews.org

Jan 23, 202004:55
Boy who lost hands and legs to meningitis receives R2D2-inspired bionic arm

Boy who lost hands and legs to meningitis receives R2D2-inspired bionic arm

An 11-year-old quadruple amputee recently received a specially customized prosthetic arm with help from UK-based robotics company Open Bionics.

Casting director, Mark Summers is looking for people who have suffered from meningococcal disease. This is for a public service announcement about meningitis awareness that will air on TV and other media outlets. The emphasis is on bringing awareness to parent and the public at large to better understand this disease and encourage families to speak with their health care provider about preventative options. Mark Summers Casting is specifically interested in people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and people from South Africa, ages 6 months to 22 years old who have visible consequences from meningitis such as missing limbs, prosthetics or hearing aids.If this is you, please send submissions to the email address mystory@marksummers.com

Subscribe to this podcast on Google Play, Apple Podcast, iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify.

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Remember our Disclaimer, the content in this podcast are intended as general

information only and may not be considered as a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Support our show by visiting us on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/meningitisnews

To learn more about Meningitis News visit our website, http://www.MeningitisNews.org

Jan 22, 202004:28
Rising Royal Ballet School star, 14, dies of rare meningitis

Rising Royal Ballet School star, 14, dies of rare meningitis

Jan 21, 202006:24
NJ Injects Greater Protection from Meningitis Into College Campuses

NJ Injects Greater Protection from Meningitis Into College Campuses

Updated vaccination procedures designed to protect New Jersey college students against meningitis outbreaks were signed into law last week, according to legislators.

Casting director, Mark Summers is looking for people who have suffered from meningococcal disease. This is for a public service announcement about meningitis awareness that will air on TV and other media outlets. The emphasis is on bringing awareness to parents and the public at large to better understand this disease and encourage families to speak with their health care provider about preventative options. Mark Summers Casting is specifically interested in people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and people from South Africa, ages 6 months to 22 years old who have visible consequences from meningitis such as missing limbs, prosthetics or hearing aids. If this is you, please send submissions to the email address mystory@marksummers.com


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Remember our Disclaimer, the content in this podcast are intended as general

information only and may not be considered as a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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To learn more about Meningitis News visit our website, http://www.MeningitisNews.org

Jan 21, 202006:04
Meningitis News Season 3 Trailer

Meningitis News Season 3 Trailer

After a long hiatus, we’re back for Season 3 of the Meningitis News Podcast.

This season we’re changing up our format. You will still receive our regular short episodes of the latest in meningitis news but we are also including Q&A’s from listeners and more interviews of real-life accounts from listeners whose lives have been touched by meningitis.

If you’re a listener who has a story related to meningitis to share, please email us at meningitisnews@gmail.com or visit our podcast website at, https://anchor.fm/meningitis-news/message

We’re also now on Instagram. Follow @meningitisnews on Instagram for updates on important meningitis relates news regarding legislation, immunization, outbreaks and more.

Our new episodes launch on January 19th and you can find us on iTunes, Spotify, stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “Meningitis News” and rate and review where you get your podcasts:

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Remember our Disclaimer, the content in this podcast are intended as general

information only and may not be considered as a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Support our show by visiting us on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/meningitisnews

To learn more about Meningitis News visit our website, http://www.MeningitisNews.org

Jan 12, 202002:49
June 12: Judge in NECC case tosses 2 convictions, Medical examiner testifies on retrial of Canadian couple, Phoenix, Arizona teen hospitalized in Germany
Jun 12, 201903:40
MAY 8: Former New England Compounding Center Employees Convicted, Ireland Minister of Health approves meningitis ACWY vaccine, Philippines takes action against meningitis

MAY 8: Former New England Compounding Center Employees Convicted, Ireland Minister of Health approves meningitis ACWY vaccine, Philippines takes action against meningitis

Top Stories today: Former New England Compounding Center Employees, Michelle Caetano Thomas and Kathy Chin found guilty. Ireland Minister of Health, Simon Harris approves meningitis ACWY vaccine as student prepare to return back to school this Fall. THE Philippine Foundation for Vaccination takes action against meningitis.

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To learn more about Meningitis News visit our website, http://www.MeningitisNews.org

May 09, 201905:06
April 30: Pharmacists from NECC on trial for phony prescriptions, Viral Meningitis Week kicks off May 6th, Study finds bacteria linked to sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia Children’s ball pits
May 01, 201904:00
April 29: Medical Reserve Corps honored for meningitis outbreak response, Bryan, Texas student treated for Meningitis B, MeningitisNow.org announces call for Virgin Money London Marathoners for 2020.

April 29: Medical Reserve Corps honored for meningitis outbreak response, Bryan, Texas student treated for Meningitis B, MeningitisNow.org announces call for Virgin Money London Marathoners for 2020.

Top Stories today: Hampshire County Medical Reserve Corps honored for meningitis outbreak response. Student at Bryan ISD school in  Bryan, Texas being treated for Meningitis B. MeningitisNow.org announces call for marathon runners to apply for Team Meningitis for the  Virgin Money London Marathoners for 2020.

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information only and may not be considered as a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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Apr 30, 201902:59
April 25: Rutgers Urges Students to Immunize, Meningitis Kills 58 Across Nigeria, UK Woman Meningitis Mistaken for Cold Dies
Apr 25, 201902:58
April 24: World Meningitis Day, Fake Vaccines in Niger, Market Research Future Report on Meningitis through 2023
Apr 24, 201903:37
009 - Angela Tiwari Interview | Lifetime of Recovery | Meningitis News

009 - Angela Tiwari Interview | Lifetime of Recovery | Meningitis News

Angela Tiwari contracted bacterial meningitis after an epidural during the birth of her son in 2009.Fortunately, her son never got sick. Angela is a speech-language pathologist and since meningitis has found it difficult for me to hold down a full-time job because she suffers from chronic headaches, memory loss, concentration problems, mood issues and fatigue. 

 

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Apr 03, 201830:42
008 - Trey Olds Interview | Autism After Meningitis | Meningitis News
Jan 17, 201826:28
007 - Laura Wilcox Interview | Meningitis Now Toddle Waddle Fundraiser | Meningitis New
Sep 23, 201718:01
006 - Epilepsy After Meningitis with Momona Samuel | Meningitis news
Aug 21, 201728:06
005 - Herpes, Meningitis and Lawsuits Interview with Liz Crokin | Meningitis News

005 - Herpes, Meningitis and Lawsuits Interview with Liz Crokin | Meningitis News

In this episode of Meningitis News, I sit down with author Liz Crokin who is in an explosive legal battle with her ex-boyfriend, Mallory Hill after being infected with herpes meningitis. In her now released novel, Malice, Liz fictionalizes her tragic experience with herpes meningitis and her battle with her ex.

 

We discuss the dangerous stigma of herpes, its relationship to meningitis and the consequence for at-risk women. 

 

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information only and may not be considered as a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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Jun 18, 201720:19
004 - Life After Streptococcus Meningitis

004 - Life After Streptococcus Meningitis

Today we have an episode from our original series of Meningitis News. 

 

On April 16, 2011, Janice Gaskin’s 2-month-old son woke up in the middle of the night very ill. He was running a fever of 102, vomiting, bulging soft spot, and was very lethargic. After a doctor’s visit and a misdiagnosis from urgent care, a visit to Munroe Regional, and finally ending up at Shands ICU, Janice learned that Trent was suffering from a deadly form of Bacterial Meningitis called “Streptococcus Meningitis”. 

 

After a CAT scan and MRI, doctors informed us that Trent suffered a stroke from excess spinal fluid in the area of his brain. Trent was also suffering from seizures. Doctors drilled a burr hole to drain the excess spinal fluid in order to relieve the seizures. Trent also needed two blood transfusions. Janice wasn’t sure if Trent was going to survive but after four weeks in Shand’s, with the help of staff and proper care, Trent was eventually able to go home. On today’s episode, Janice shares with us some long-term effects Trent will have to live with after Streptococcus Meningitis.

 

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Jun 11, 201724:45
003 - College Students Sues Oregon Medical Group Over Meningitis Response

003 - College Students Sues Oregon Medical Group Over Meningitis Response

University of Oregon student, Christina Jenkins filed suit against the medical providers who she claims had failed to properly diagnose her meningococcal disease stemming from an outbreak on the campus of the school in 2015.

 

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Jun 04, 201701:46
002 - $18.5M Government Settlement to Infant's Family in Meningitis Case

002 - $18.5M Government Settlement to Infant's Family in Meningitis Case

The United States government paid out $18.5 million dollars in damages to the family of an infant girl, Paola Guevera, whose pediatrician failed to diagnose a meningitis infection, causing the child to suffer severe brain damage.

 

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May 28, 201701:40
001 - 2012 New England Compounding Center Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Trial Underway

001 - 2012 New England Compounding Center Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Trial Underway

In this episode of Meningitis News, we recap the current trial in the New England Compounding Center Fungal Meningitis case. Prosecutions have been handed down and charges filed for executives at  New England Compounding Center for their alleged involvement in a  fungal meningitis outbreak that left 64 dead and 700 people ill in more than 20 states, due to contaminated steroid injections. Lead CDC investigator Dr. Benjamin Park testifies that the outbreak was the result of the use of expired ingredients and a failure to properly test the drugs.

 

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May 21, 201703:46
000: Welcome To The Meningitis News Podcast - Introduction

000: Welcome To The Meningitis News Podcast - Introduction

Hello and welcome to the first episode of the Meningitis News podcast. 

 

What is Meningitis News?

 

Meningitis News is an ongoing series of interviews, media updates and alerts surrounding cases and meningitis outbreaks. Meningitis News aims to disseminate news and educate the public about meningitis. Meningitis News is a weekly broadcast that delivers information on meningitis related to outbreaks, vaccinations, medical conditions and other important subjects related to meningitis. 

 

Meningitis News is hosted by Daisi Pollard Sepulveda who became a spokesperson for meningitis immunization advocacy groups after being diagnosed with meningitis in 2006. 

 

To learn more about Meningitis and Meningitis News visit our site, http://www.MeningitisNews.org


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May 17, 201701:55