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Signs
| SEPTICAEMIA
| MENINGITIS
| Rash
| YES: can develop anywhere on the body
| YES: but not in all cases
| Fever/Vomiting
| YES: although not always
present initially
| YES
| Cold hands/Feet
| YES
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| Rapid breathing
| YES
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| Stomach/joint/muscle pain
| Sometimes with diarrhoea
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| Drowsiness/impaired
Consciousness
| YES: but not in all cases
| YES
| Severe Headaches
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| YES
| Stiff Neck
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| YES: but not always present in younger children
| Dislike of Bright Lights
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| YES
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SYMPTONS IN BABIES- Tense or bulging soft spot on baby's head
- Blotchy skin, getting paler or turning blue
- Refusing to feed
- Irritable when picked up, with a high pitched or moaning cry
- A stiff body, jerky movements or floppy and lifeless
NB In most cases the illness can develop quickly and rapidly.
Trust your instincts and seek medical help immediately.
More information can be obtained from The Meningitis Research Foundation who operate a 24 hour Helpline providing information and support.
Freefone: 080 8800 3344
Web Site: www.meningitis.org
E-mail: info@meningitis.org
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Author: Ann Brady
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