Encephalitis International
The Encephalitis Children's Appeal
For children and young people, the impact of encephalitis is not only on their brain – it can affect every part of their development, from education and friendships to identity, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
For families, life can change in an instant.
From the 22nd June to World Brain Day (22nd July) we are aiming to raise funds to enable vital support for children and young people after by encephalitis.
Think Brain in F.L.A.M.E.S. Think Encephalitis
On World Encephalitis Day (WED) 2026, Encephalitis International launched what will be a lifesaving acronym: F.L.A.M.E.S. which reflects the urgent neurological signs that the general public and non-specialist acute medics should be aware of to help recognise encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) earlier.
F.L.A.M.E.S. stands for Flu-like Symptoms, Loss of Consciousness, Acute Headache, Memory Problems, Emotional/Behavioural Changes, Seizures. These are the symptoms most commonly found in both infectious and autoimmune causes of encephalitis.
We need your help today: download your F.L.A.M.E.S. resources and share these far and wide!
What is encephalitis?
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. It is caused either by an infection invading the brain (infectious encephalitis) or through the immune system attacking the brain in error (post-infectious or autoimmune encephalitis).
Types Of Encephalitis
Three people every minute are diagnosed with encephalitis.
Professionals & Researchers
