viral condition. Morven Gordon-Duff and Nicola Barnes have spoken out to raise awareness around viral mengitus after their children, Alasdair and Kieran, were both struck down by the disease.
The NHS describes the disease as 'very serious if not treated quickly' and can cause life-threatening blood poisoning and permanent damage to the brain or nerves.
Morven and Nicola said they had been helped by the charity The Archie Foundation in their time of need where they 'nearly lost' their beloved sons.Morven told how newborn Alasdair had stopped feeding after ten days.She said: "My son Alasdair was born in 2014 very happy and healthy, and fed really well for the first nine days of his life."On day 10, he suddenly stopped feeding and refused his.
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