“Mother Warns of Meningitis Risk from Shared Vapes”

A mother cautions fellow parents following her daughter’s contraction of meningitis, allegedly from sharing a vape at a nightclub. Khali Goodwin recounted how her 22-year-old daughter, Keeleigh, was hospitalized with symptoms like nausea, headaches, and fatigue, later diagnosed with meningitis B, a strain not covered by the standard teenage vaccine. Keeleigh, residing in Canterbury, reportedly shared a vape at Club Chemistry, prompting health authorities to urge attendees from specific nights to seek medical attention. Khali expressed concern over the transmission of the illness through shared vapes, although health experts do not list vaping as a known route for meningitis spread. She believes her daughter’s survival was due to a flatmate’s prompt action in calling an ambulance. Keeleigh, employed at a local McDonald’s, is expected to stay in the hospital for further recovery, expressing reluctance to socialize again due to the traumatic experience. Club Chemistry’s owner expressed sympathy for affected families and stressed the importance of recognizing symptoms to prevent further tragedies.