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Boy saved by Christmas Day operation
Ben Cooper had only just started walking when he was struck down by meningitis.
A life-saving operation was carried out on Christmas Day at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
After three months in hospital, Ben, who is now two and a half years old was allowed home.
Victoria Derbyshire presenter Joanna Gosling spoke to his mum Viki, twin brother James and Mr Owase Jeelani, the neurosurgeon who saved the toddler's life.
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