Saul and Drew Darlington, two brothers from Wrexham, contracted meningitis within a year of each other during their teenage years. They later discovered they have properdin deficiency, making them more vulnerable to infections like meningitis. Both have since recovered but continue to take daily antibiotics.
In response to a recent outbreak of meningitis B in Kent, nearly 20,000 young people in Wales have been vaccinated through catch-up clinics. The campaign emphasizes the importance of awareness and vaccination among young adults, particularly those entering higher education.