What are the symptoms of IMD or meningitis?
Early signs can be similar to those of flu and other viral infections, making it difficult to diagnose. Symptoms in infants and children include: • Fever, • Irritability, • Sleepiness, • Difficulty feeding, • Vomiting, • Stiff neck and • Bulging of the soft spot on top of the skull. Symptoms in youth and older individuals: • Vomiting, • Drowsiness, • High fever, • Stiff neck, • Headache, • Seizures, • Joint aches and pain and • Dislike of light. Can IMD or meningitis be treated? Yes, it can be treated with antibiotics, but even with the right treatment, this illness can lead to long lasting injury or death in 10% of infected people. Who is the most at risk for getting this disease? While IMD-C is rare it is most commonly seen in children under two years of age and adolescents between 15 and 19 years of age. What are these vaccines against IMD-C or meningitis? MenjugateTM, NeisVac-CTM and MeningitecTM are vaccines that protect against IMD-C. Who should not get these vaccines? People who
