Frequently television programmes are criticised for sensationalising or trivialising important issues.
But the writers of the sad storyline about the death of baby Shannon in Coronation Street have satisfied not only the parents of children who were struck down with the meningitus bug, but the experts too.
Dr Robert Aston, Consultant in Communicable Disease Control with Wigan and Bolton Health Authority says he understands that the issue was treated sensibly in the way it highlighted the dangers of the virus
The programme makers have acted responsibly by doing their research properly and raising a greater awareness of meningitis.
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