Winter Meningitis Warning
| Author: Irene Robertson | Published: 17th December 2007 12:04 |
Winter Meningitis Warning!
As winter draws in, the Meningitis Trust is warning people to watch out for the signs and symptoms of this potentially life-threatening disease.
Every year there is an increase in cases of meningitis over the winter months.
The early symptoms of meningitis can easily be mistaken for those of flu and include fever, headache, stiff neck, dislike of bright light, drowsiness, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, confusion and in some, but not all cases, a rash.
The Meningitis Trust therefore urges everyone to be aware of these signs, and seek medical advice immediately if there is even a suspicion of meningitis.
"It's important that people know the signs and symptoms of meningitis, and awareness talks are a great way of doing this". Matthew Clarke, Meningitis Trust
Matthew said "The Trust also has a wide range of free information including credit card sized symptom cards, leaflets, posters as well as specialist resources for early years workers and schools.
The Meningitis Trust can also be contacted via its free 24-hour, freephone, nurse-led helpline on 0800 028 18 28 or on the Meningitis Website
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