Teen Almost Dies After Sharing Vapes And Drinks With Friends On Night Out
A teenager was left fighting for her life after sharing vapes and drinks with friends on a night out.
Sian Alderton’s mother has opened up about the devastating moment she was told to prepare for her teenage daughter’s possible death after the 18-year-old contracted a severe bacterial infection.
The illness arose days after the teen shared a vape with friends.
Sian initially believed she had caught a mild illness but her condition deteriorated rapidly.
The teen’s mother, Kerrie Durrant, noticed concerning red spots on Sian’s body and decided to take her to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
There, doctors quickly diagnosed her with bacterial meningitis.
Within just four hours of arriving, Sian was placed into a medically induced coma that lasted for four days.
Kerrie recalled the frightening moment, saying (per the Mirror): “Sian was put into an induced coma, and the doctors and consultants told us she was very poorly. We needed to prepare for the worst and say our goodbyes because she might not survive.”
Earlier that day, Sian had complained of a headache and excessive thirst.
When Kerrie tried to help her daughter get more comfortable in bed, she noticed a rash on her legs and stomach.
The teen’s mom explained: “When Kerrie tried to help her daughter get more comfortable in bed, she noticed a rash on her legs and stomach.”
Alarmed, she performed the glass test – a common method to check rashes associated with meningitis – by pressing a glass against the spots to see if they disappeared. They did not, prompting her to take Sian to the emergency room.
During the 20-minute drive to the hospital, the 18-year-old’s condition worsened.
She complained of severe head pain, and the rash spread to her neck, turning purple.
“Everything happened so quickly when we arrived at the hospital,” Kerrie recounted.
Doctors informed the family that they needed to identify the source of the meningitis.
Sian’s symptoms, which included sinusitis, suggested the bacteria may have been transmitted through saliva.
This raised the possibility that sharing a vape, kissing, or even sharing drinks could have been the cause.
However, the exact source could not be pinpointed. Sian herself noted that sharing vapes is a common practice during nights out.
She said: “I shared my vape with three mutual friends. It’s something everyone does, and I didn’t think twice about it.”
Sian spent two weeks in the hospital recovering from the life-threatening infection.
Remarkably, she passed her driving test less than a week after being discharged.
Kerrie has expressed immense gratitude to the medical staff at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, saying: “They saved my daughter’s life.”
Dr. Tom Nutt, CEO of Meningitis Now, has emphasized the seriousness of bacterial meningitis.
The doctor said: “This life-threatening illness can strike suddenly and progress rapidly. While not everyone exposed to the bacteria becomes ill, close contact of someone infected may require preventive antibiotics. Avoiding sharing personal items and staying up to date with vaccinations can help reduce the risk.”
He added: “If you suspect meningitis, trust your instincts and seek urgent medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives.”
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