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About the Foundation
Meningitis can often result in tragic death, deafness, loss of limbs, brain damage or other neurological disabilities. Sadly, those most affected include infants, adolescents and young adults.
Every second counts - if you are concerned about a friend or family member and think their symptoms may be meningitis, seek the advice of a medical professional immediately.
Symptoms of MeningitisClick on the icons for detailed information about each symptom Click here to go to the resource page to download the symptom chart |
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Children/Adult |
Infants |
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Stiff Neck |
Fever, possibly with cold hands and feet |
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Headache |
Refusing feeds or vomiting |
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Fever |
High pitched moaning cry or whimpering |
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Vomiting |
Dislike of being handled or fretful |
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Light Sensitivity |
Neck retraction with arching of back |
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Drowsiness or Confusion |
Blank & staring expression |
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Joint Pain |
Child is difficult to wake, lethargic |
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Fitting |
Pale, blotchy complexion |
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Announcements
PHARMAC widen access to ACWY vaccine
PHARMAC has announced the meningococcal ACWY vaccine will be available free from 1 December 2019 for young people in close living situations. The vaccination will be funded for an estimated...
World Meningitis Day Infographics
To help educate and raise awareness of meningitis, we are encouraging you to share the following infographics. These are also available on our Facebook page (uploaded separately) and each post...
Support
We need your help in reducing and preventing meningitis. Your support will assist the Foundation’s work in the fight against this disease.
