A survey commissioned by the Meningitis Trust found that 52 per cent of people in the UK are not aware that good personal hygiene can help reduce viral meningitis. The "Have You Washed Your Hands?" initiative aims to raise awareness of viral meningitis and the steps that can be taken to try and avoid it.
Philip Kirby, chief executive at the trust, said: "Viral meningitis can be forgotten or ignored, yet for those who suffer with it, it can have life-changing consequences. We're delighted that through our partnership with Centrica, we've been able to take the opportunity to tackle this issue head on."
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