A Killaloe man who lost his son to meningitis is highlighting just how quickly the disease can strike, and urging families to get their children vaccinated against it.
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John Sheedy's 7 year old son Noel passed away in October 1997, despite appearing healthy just a day previously.
It's currently Meningitis Awareness Week and from December babies born on or after 1st October 2016 will be routinely offered a vaccine to protect against the disease.
John is appealing to all families to ensure their children get the injection.
