Mum claims daughter caught meningitis from everyday item – as fears soar over spread
A mother believes her daughter contracted meningitis after sharing a vape during a recent outbreak in Canterbury, raising concerns about transmission.Summary
A mother, Khali Goodwin, reports that her 21-year-old daughter, Keeleigh, was hospitalized with meningitis after experiencing a seizure. Goodwin believes the infection may have been contracted through sharing a vape with friends, amidst a meningitis outbreak in Canterbury that has tragically resulted in two deaths – a University of Kent student and a Year 13 pupil. Several schools have confirmed cases, prompting antibiotic distribution to close contacts. Symptoms of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, including fever, headache, and a non-fading rash, are being emphasized by health officials, urging immediate medical attention. Goodwin stresses the importance of recognizing symptoms early and highlights the potential danger of sharing vapes as a transmission route, describing her daughter's fear and the life-changing impact of the experience.
(Source：Dailystar Co Uk)
