WORLD MENINGITIS DAY DEFEAT MENINGITIS

2020 Toolkit

CoMO’s Advocacy Toolkit has been designed to help you prepare forWorld Meningitis Day, which is held on 24th of April each year. 

Our voices are stronger together. Through telling patient stories,raising awareness of the signs and symptoms and increasingknowledge of available vaccines, World Meningitis Day raises theglobal profile of meningitis and shares important information withmillions of people worldwide. With the theme, Defeat Meningitis, we will be highlighting: why it isso important we defeat meningitis; what everyone can do to protectthemselves; and what everyone can do to reduce the impact on thoseaffected. This toolkit contains the campaign's key messages, infographics in 10languages, a factsheet, an editable factsheet, social media tiles, logos,social media banners, and suggested social media posts. For more information on World Meningitis Day or to share your owncampaign materials, please contact us at: info@comomeningitis.org.

Meningitis can have a life-changing and permanent impact. Aftereffects can include:

- Organ damage - Hearing loss

- Brain injury- Limb loss

Estimates suggest thatover 20 million years ofhealthy life were lost todeath or disability frommeningitis in 2017.

Safe and effective vaccines are available to protect against the mostcommon types of meningitis. More vaccines are coming, but not allmeningitis is vaccine preventable, so it is important to learn the signsand symptoms. Trust your instincts and seek medical attention immediately if you havethe symptoms of meningitis.

5 million estimatednew cases ofmeningitis globally ayear

Almost 300,000 deathswere caused bymeningitis in 2017alone.

WORLD MENINGITIS DAY 2020KEY MESSAGES

Meningitis and Septicemia are medical emergencies. Preventionand early recognition are key.

People who lose a loved one have their lives changed forever.

Vaccines are our best tool for prevention. There are different vaccines toprotect against different types of meningitis. Speak to your localhealthcare provider today to learn what's available for you.

Meningitis can affect anyone at any time and can kill in hours

We can all do our part to help #DefeatMeningitisGet vaccinated to protect yourself and stop the spread of the disease.We can all learn the signs and symptoms so we know when it's urgentto seek medical help. We can all help build accessible and inclusive societies to supportpeople who have been affected by the disease.

www.comomeningitis.org 24th April 2019 #DefeatMeningitis #WorldMeningitisDay

www.comomeningitis.org 24th April 2019 #DefeatMeningitis #WorldMeningitisDay

LogoUse the World Meningitis Day logo onyour awareness-raising materials.

Download logo

Social Media BannersChange your Facebook banner andTwitter banner to show your support forWorld Meningitis Day. Twibbon andFacebook frames are available on eachsocial media site.

Infographics

Defeat MeningitisFacts and FiguresThe Importance of Vaccines

Infographics are available in: English,

Testimonial TilesShare these testimonial tiles across social media to raise awarenessof why it is important that we defeat meningitis.

Fact SheetRead and share our fact sheet on why itis important we defeat meningitis.

Key MessagesIncorporate this year's keymessages into yourcommunications and raiseawareness of why weshould defeat meningitis.

Learn the Signs and Symptoms Vaccine Myth Buster

Christine's storyMichael's StoryMiki Tanaka's StoryPatti's Story

Alicia's story

Patsy's StorySarah's Story

Rhoda O's Story

Download an editable fact sheet to shareinformation about your organisation andyour country's vaccination schedule.

Spanish, German, Turkish, Danish, Filipino,Japanese (1) (2), Nigerian Pidgin English, Swahili, and Chinese.

Myth BustersShare our meningitis myth buster and vaccine myth buster infographics.

Suggested Social Media Posts

We should #DefeatMeningitis "so that other families are spared a lifetime ofgrief and heartache." #WorldMeningitisDay [share Michael's testimonial tile]

Why should we #DefeatMeningitis? To prevent the “physical devastationmeningitis can cause to a perfectly healthy child.” #WorldMeningitisDay[share Patsy's testimonial tile]

“We must #Defeatmeningitis so it cannot continue to destroy lives around theworld. IT IS TIME!” #WorldMeningitisDay [share Alicia's testimonial tile]

There are an estimated 5 million new cases of meningitis and 300,000 deathsglobally a year. That’s why we should #DefeatMeningitis.#WorldMeningitisDay [share the Defeat Meningitis infographic]

Did you know? 1 in 5 people affected by meningitis are left with a life-changing after-effect, including:  brain injury. limb loss, cerebral palsy andepilepsy. #DefeatMeningitis #WorldMeningitisDay [share the Facts andFigures infographic]

#WorldMeningitisDay is on April 24th and will raise awareness of how we canall help to #DefeatMeningitis

Even with fast diagnosis and treatment, 20% of people with bacterialmeningitis will die. Prevention is key to #DefeatMeningitis.#WorldMeningitisDay [share the Importance of Vaccines infographic]

Vaccines are the most effective method of preventing meningitis. Learn thefacts and help #DefeatMeningitis. #World Meningitis Day [share the VaccineMyth Buster infographic]

Meningitis can kill in hours. Fast diagnosis and treatment is essential. Learnthe signs and symptoms now and always trust your instincts. If you suspectmeningitis, seek medical help immediately. #DefeatMeningitis#WorldMeningitisDay [share the Signs and Symptoms infographic]

Share these social media posts in the run up to and on World MeningitisDay! Remember to download our infographics and testimonial tiles too.

www.comomeningitis.org 24th April 2019 #DefeatMeningitis #WorldMeningitisDay

WORLD MENINGITIS DAY 2020FACT SHEET

FACTS5 million cases of meningitis a year.

300,000 deaths from meningitis a year.

1 in 5 people with bacterial meningitis die.

1 in 5 people with bacterial meningitis have

serious after-effects.

Meningitis can kill in hours.Anyone, anywhere can be affected.

AIMSReduce cases and deaths.

Prevent epidemics.

Improve support and

advocacy.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINESThe most effective method of prevention.Meningitis vaccines prevent tens of thousandsof deaths a year.Vaccines protect those around you, including:

Multiple vaccines are needed for protectionagainst different types of meningitis. Speak toyour local healthcare provider to see whichvacines are available.

- Young children and infants- Older people- People with compromised  immunesystems

SYMPTOMS

FeverHeadacheVomitingDrowsyConfusion

Symptoms can be hard todetect and fast to develop.If you suspect meningitis,seek urgent medicalattention.

AFTER-EFFECTSThe disease leaves 1 in 5 people with an impairment:

Cerebral palsyBrain injury

DepressionOrgan damageHearing loss

Sight lossLimb loss

RashSeizuresMuscle andneck painDislike ofbright lights

#DefeatMeningitis #WorldMeningitisDay

www.comomeningitis.org 24th April 2019 #DefeatMeningitis #WorldMeningitisDay