This is No Ordinary Kid

Sharing Cameron’s Pneumococcal Meningitis survival story & his life living with severe brain damage & disabilities

[This is No Ordinary Kid @this_ordinary]

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#disabilityawareness #meningitis

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

This summer, make sure you clean out the kids paddling pool, run the hose for a minute before you let the kids run through it, and if you take a dip in a waterhole- keep your head above the water!

Read more about amoebic meningitis- https://t.co/Wi3O6y9Sky

#aussie

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

Sepsis is a life-threatening & occurs when meningitis bacteria gets into the bloodstream. While one of the most commonly known symptoms, the rash does not appear always or is one of the last symptoms to show.

Order your FREE symptoms fridge magnet- https://t.co/zSKk0kkfCj

#skin

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

ACT Health urges Spilt Milk Festival attendees on the 26th of November to watch out for the signs and symptoms of meningococcal, and act immediately if they appear.

Signs and symptoms cheat sheet: https://t.co/qGkL5RrU0r

#spiltmilk #emergency #ACT

[This is No Ordinary Kid @this_ordinary]

Have you been following Cameron’s story long enough to remember when he got this bike? We tried and he loved the idea of it but he could not ride his bike independently. We’d get him going and he’d roll until the momentum stopped. Recently we decided to try again and guess what?

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

Make sure you protect your teen! If they missed their ACWY vaccine, it's important you organise for them to still get this vaccine. Talk to your GP today.

KNOW the symptoms so you can ACT immediately. Order your FREE lifesaving symptoms magnet - https://t.co/zSKk0kkfCj

#teens

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

A young lady has been admitted to a SW WA hospital with Meningococcal B. The state's 16th case this year!

For information or support, call us at 1800 250 223.
Order your FREE symptoms fridge magnet at https://t.co/zSKk0kkfCj

#sick #emergency #WA #KnowActVax #hospital #health

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

A young man in his 20s tragically passed away from Meningococcal B last week in NSW. If anyone in the community needs support, please call us at 1800 250 223.

Order your symptoms magnet at https://t.co/jzwhmk3OVj

#emergency #death #lifesaving #NSW #Health #KnowActVax

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

Last month, Jessica ordered a lifesaving symptoms fridge magnet and went in the draw for an amazing prize! She now has a reminder of all the symptoms of meningitis, so she can protect her son by ACTing immediately.

To go in the draw - https://t.co/zSKk0kkfCj

#lifesaving

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

KNOW the symptoms of the disease

ACT quickly if you suspect meningitis

VAX vaccination is the key to prevention

It's simple. It could save your life. If you don't KNOW the symptoms, click here to grab your FREE symptoms fridge magnet- https://t.co/zSKk0kkfCj

#lifesaving

[This is No Ordinary Kid @this_ordinary]

Watching Cameron visit the staff at @DilateDigital is very special, the staff are so kind and generous with their time - and desk chairs. #inclusion #Disability #abilitynotdisability #communitysupport

[Cameron Collects @CameronCollects]

A lot of staff at @DilateDigital are a similar age to Cam. He loves to go into their work space, sit at their desks & hang out for a few minutes. Thanks @DilateDigital your kindness gives Cam his only opportunity to socialise with people his own age & that is a priceless gift.

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

Next time you're at the GP, take a second to tell them 'I'd like to organise a MenB vaccine'. The vaccination isn't currently provided on the NIP. We're seeing rising numbers, so ask your doctor the question!

Read more about Vaccination here- https://t.co/13fnFCh85w

#vaccine

[This is No Ordinary Kid @this_ordinary]

It might not be his car but dreams do come true - Cam’s support worker got a new car and Cameron gets to go out in it with her every week. He was very excited for his first outing.

#abilitynotdisability #cars #mustang

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

With cases this year already exceeding those for the whole of last year, we urge parents to be on the lookout for cases of meningococcal.

It has NEVER been more VITAL to KNOW the symptoms of meningococcal. Order your FREE symptoms magnet here - https://t.co/zSKk0k2EdJ

#parents

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

Leavers is a high risk event for meningococcal. Meningococcal is spread through sharing drinks and vapes or sleeping or being in confined and crowded areas.

Learn the symptoms here- https://t.co/qGkL5RsrPZ

#leavers2022

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

Before your teens go to Leavers, talk to them about meningococcal. It is spread through sharing drinks and vapes or sleeping or being in crowded areas. Encourage your teen to avoid these behaviours.

Refer to our website for the symptoms- https://t.co/qGkL5RrU0r

#leavers

[Cameron Collects @CameronCollects]

We know you have questions about what your containers and lids are recycled into. Check out this poster. #containersforchange #recycle #abilitynotdisability #disability #savetheplanet #circulareconomy #dontfeedthefill #drinkcontainers #lidsoff #reinvent

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

Our support group Mending Hearts are ready to listen when the time is right and when you need someone who has an understanding of what you've been through.

If you have been affected and would like a safe place to talk with others, join us- https://t.co/SlUSQxXbmG

#support

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

Thanks to @Telethon7 we were able to give a #KnowActVax talk at the Kalamunda Performers studio! It was great to spread the word!

If you'd like to organise a #KnowActVax talk, call our Outreach Officer Trev on 0450 925 514 or email at [email protected]

#telethon7

[Meningitis Centre Australia (MCA) @MeningitisAust]

Monique is one of the beautiful members of our support group, Mending Hearts. Yesterday, her story was featured in the Daily Mail.

Read her must see story here- https://t.co/F67a9O0DYf

JOIN MENDING HEARTS- https://t.co/SlUSQxXJce

#support #dailymail #story #trauma #scary