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| FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW!* Meningitis is an infection of the fluid and lining of the brain. In blood, infection is fought off by white blood cells. In the spinal fluid, there are no whiteblood cells and there is nothing to fight off the infection. Once the infection starts, it can spread VERY RAPIDLY THROUGHOUT THE BODY! This means you DO NOT have time! SEEK EMERGENCY HELP IMMEDIATELY!!! Meningitis can cause a great deal of brain damage in just a few hours, and can kill in less than 24 hours! |
| EARLY Warning Signs Leg pain Cold hands/feet Abnormal skin color Disorientation/confusion |
KNOW THE SYMPTOMS
ADULTS CHILDREN
Vomiting High Pitch Moaning Cry, Whimpering
Headaches Dislike of being handled/Fretful
Drowsiness Arching Back, Neck Retraction
Seizures Blank, Staring Expression
High Temperatures Difficult to Wake Up/Lethargic
Joint Pain/Aches Fever/Cold Hands &Feet
Stiff Neck Refusing Feeds/Vomiting
Dislike of Light Pale, Blotchy Skin Color
Disorientation/confusion
Symptoms can manifest quickly. Please seek medical attention immediately!!
ADULTS CHILDREN
Vomiting High Pitch Moaning Cry, Whimpering
Headaches Dislike of being handled/Fretful
Drowsiness Arching Back, Neck Retraction
Seizures Blank, Staring Expression
High Temperatures Difficult to Wake Up/Lethargic
Joint Pain/Aches Fever/Cold Hands &Feet
Stiff Neck Refusing Feeds/Vomiting
Dislike of Light Pale, Blotchy Skin Color
Disorientation/confusion
Symptoms can manifest quickly. Please seek medical attention immediately!!
