Meningococcal disease is potentially fatal, urgent medical advice at the nearest hospital is advised if someone displays symptoms of the infections.
What are the symptoms of meningococcal disease?
Meningitis:
- stiff neck
- fever
- headache
- photophobia (eyes being more sensitive to light)
- nausea/vomiting
- confusion
- poor eating/drinking, low alertness and vomiting (babies)
Septicaemia:
- fever
- fatigue
- vomiting
- chills
- cold hands and feet
- severe aches or pains
- rapid breathing
- diarrhoea
- a dark purple rash in the later stages
Sources & Citations
8. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meningococcal disease – Signs and symptoms. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/meningococcal/about/symptoms.html (accessed December 2021).
MAT-AU2102477 Date of preparation January 2022
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