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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