Designed by Meningitis Research Foundation, this application includes vital information about the symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia, details of your local A&E, latest news and, if you’re up to it,a selection of fundraising challenges for you to choose from!

The app also includes the Bug Blast game, a virtual battle against bacteria. Take the challenge today and see if you can beat your friends and eliminate the meningitis bug.

Meningitis and septicaemia are life threatening diseases that can kill in hours, or leave survivors with potentially devastating after effects sometimes as severe as brain damage, amputations and epilepsy. The diseases can affect anyone of any age, but babies, young children, teenagers and young adults are most at risk. Vaccines are available to prevent against some strains of the diseases, to find out more log onto www.meningitis.org

Good luck in your Bug Blasting Battle!