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St Albans school pupil dies of meningitis
10:43am Friday 13th November 2009
A STUDENT at Beaumont School in St Albans has died from meningitis, a parent has revealed.
The year 10 pupil is believed to have died at the weekend.
A parent of one of the pupils at the school in Oakwood Drive, said: "It has been a shock for quite a few of the children."
The source, who did not want to be named, said parents had received more information from the school about the illness and its warning signs.
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neilhardman, Bristol says...
10:54am Mon 16 Nov 09
I’d like to let your readers know that MRF offers support to those affected by meningitis or anyone with concerns about the disease. Our staff are a free phone call away 24-hours a day on our helpline: 080 8800 3344.
Free symptoms information is also available from our website www.meningitis.org
Yours sincerely
Harpinder Collacott
Meningitis Research Foundation