Student, 18, dies of meningitis as devastated dad issues plea to parents
Anthony Mills from Kidderminster lost his son Aaron, 18, to meningitis and is now campaigning for vaccination awareness among university students after the Liverpool John Moores student died on January 3
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Aaron Mills died from meningitis on January 3.
"Aaron Mills, an 18 year old student at Liverpool John Moores University, passed away on January 3 following a battle with the infection."
Aaron Mills's organs saved six lives through donation.
"Following his passing, Aaron's family consented to donate his organs; since then, they have received letters stating that his son saved six lives."
Anthony Mills believes Aaron would be alive now if he had been vaccinated against meningitis.
"He added: 'Aaron would be alive now if he'd had it'"
Anthony Mills spoke to MPs about his son's death.
"The bereaved father was in parliament on Tuesday, deeply troubled by the significant outbreak in Kent. He spoke to MPs about his son's death and is also hoping to meet with Health Secretary Wes Streeting."
Anthony Mills is campaigning for meningitis vaccination awareness among university students.
"As Mr Mills grapples with his son's death, he implores parents of university students to get vaccinated against meningitis - particularly after witnessing the lethal outbreak of the infection in Kent."
Aaron Mills was studying sports science at Liverpool John Moores University.
"Aaron had been studying sports science at LJMU and had returned home a day earlier than planned from the winter term to surprise his father for his 50th birthday."