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Signs & Symptoms

Know the Signs and Symptoms

The Signs and Symptoms can appear in any order and some many not appear at all.

DO NOT WAIT FOR THE RASH!

SEEK URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION, IF YOU SUSPECT MENINGITIS, MENINGOCOCCAL OR PNEUMOCOCCAL!

High Fever

Vomiting

Tired/Difficulty Waking

Pale Blotchy Skin/Rash

Severe Headaches

Sensitivity to Light

Cold Hands and Feet

Stiff Neck/Jerky Movements

Refusal to Eat

Muscle and Joint Pain

High Pitched Cry, Bulging soft Spot on Head

babies only!

The symptoms are often mistaken for other diseases, trust your instincts and immediately go back to the doctor or hospital if your child is still deteriorating. Ask the doctor the question “could it be Meningitis or Meningococcal?”

Infant Specific Symptoms

Bulging fontanelle

Arching of the back

Dislike of being handled

Unusual high-pitched cry

Loss of appetite, refusing food

Neck retraction with arching of the back

Other Symptoms

Behavioural changes

Blank, staring expression

Cold hands and feet

Diarrhoea

Irritability

Pale & blotchy skin

Rapid Breathing

Stiff Neck

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