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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!!