{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6641d4981d878a0012a03e1a/683dfedc0d2b3bac3e2768e5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Hangover or Meningitis? Emma's Story.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6641d4981d878a0012a03e1a/1748945025495-49c20220-58ba-4c7f-924e-71234c0463bf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2>The Malone Family's Experience With Meningitis: A Closer Look</h2><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Sheena is joined by Wayne and Tricia Malone, who share a harrowing experience involving their daughter Emma and her battle with bacterial meningitis. The Malones discuss their family background, Emma's initial symptoms and ensuing health crisis, the hospital's responses, and the critical decisions that saved her life. They highlight the importance of parental instinct, the need for awareness of meningitis symptoms, and the significance of timely medical intervention. Furthermore, they emphasize the protective power of vaccinations and share their efforts to raise awareness and funds for <a href=\"https://actformeningitis.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Act for Meningitis</a>, a charity providing crucial support for affected individuals and families.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Family Background</p><p>00:46 The Onset of Symptoms</p><p>02:57 Emergency and Hospitalization</p><p>04:36 ICU and Initial Treatment</p><p>08:35 Recovery and Complications</p><p>16:06 Reflections and Parental Concerns</p><p>17:16 Health Concerns and Meningitis Awareness</p><p>18:04 Festival Risks and Teen Health</p><p>20:25 Raising Awareness and Charity Efforts</p><p>24:04 The Importance of Vaccination</p><p>27:44 Living with the Aftermath</p><p>30:16 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways</p><p><br></p><p>Find <a href=\"https://actformeningitis.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ACT for Meningitis here!</a> and find them on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ACTformeningitis/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">instagram over here!</a></p><p><br></p><h2>Season 12 Partnership –&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.wondercare.ie/brand/salin-plus/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Salin Plus (available here!)</a></h2><p>I am so thrilled to be partnering with&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.wondercare.ie/brand/salin-plus/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Salin plus&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;This 100% natural salt therapy device is suitable for both adults and children!&nbsp;Tune in to learn more!</p><p><br></p><h2>Support this Podcast</h2><p>Simply following and reviewing this podcast can make a huge difference!&nbsp;If you enjoy this episode I would be so grateful if you could follow or subscribe to the show!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#meningitis #actformeningitis #meningitisvaccines #survivingmeningitis #meningitissurvivor #irishhealth #irishhealthcare #pharmacist #patientadvocate #sheenamitchell #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthtips #preventativehealth #actformeningitis</p>","author_name":"WonderCare"}