Sian Alderton was rushed into hospital covered in red spots. The 18-year-old had suddenly fell ill and within hours of arriving at the hospital, she was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis and placed into a medically induced coma for four days.
A mum has told how she prepared to say her goodbyes to her teen daughter after she caught a deadly infection from 'vaping with friends'.
"By lunch time Sian was complaining of a headache and I noticed she was drinking a lot of water. I suggested to Sian to move to get more comfortable and this is when Sian said 'I can't move mum, I ache'. I pulled back the duvet to help her get into a more comfortable position and that's when I noticed the rash on her legs and stomach.
“I want to make people aware doctors have to find a source or where the meningitis bacteria started from. During tests Sian showed symptoms of sinusitis meaning it could have possibly been contracted through saliva from such things as vaping, kissing or sharing drinks.” “I shared my vape with three mutual friends and this is not unusual as everyone shares vapes on a night out. I didn't think anything of it because they were my friends.
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