Symptoms of meningitis & septacaemia - useful info as can affect anyone!

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Meningitis and Septicaemia

Common signs and symptoms

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Know the signs and symptoms.

Trust your instincts - get medical help immediately Meningitis and septicaemia can affect anyone!

Fever, cold hands and feet

Vomiting Drowsy, difficult to wake

Confusion and irritability

Severe muscle pain

Pale, blotchy skin

Spots/rash - place a glass over the affected area, the rash WILL NOT fade

Severe headache

Stiff neck

Dislike bright lights

Convulsions/ seizures

CHILDREN AND BABIES

Fever, cold hands and feet

Refusing food and vomiting

Fretful, dislike being handled

Drowsy, floppy, unresponsive

Rapid breathing or grunting

Pale, blotchy skin

Spots/rash - place a glass over the affected area, the rash WILL NOT fade

Unusual cry, moaning

Tense, bulging fontanelle (soft spot)

Stiff neck, dislike bright lights

Convulsions/ seizures