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!!