Maria Rosa Ferreiraabout 2 years ago
Meningitis
Meningitis is the world's 6th largest infectious disease killer with 2.5 million new cases every year. It can affect anyone at any age. It can be fatal within a few hours & cause lifelong disability. Symptoms of meningitis can include: 🔸stiff neck 🔸fever 🔸sensitivity to light 🔸confusion 🔸headaches 🔸vomiting 🔸rash 🔸seizures Infants may: 🔸have a bulging fontanelle (soft spot on their forehead) 🔸be droopy and unresponsive Vaccines can be given against meningococcus and pneumococcus bacteria and Haemophilus influenza - all common causes of the meningitis. Source: World Health Organization
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