What are the symptoms of meningococcal disease and meningitis?
Meningococcal disease is interesting, because at first, it can be hard to tell from other similar illnesses such as influenza, and the illness may quickly worsen, sometimes in a matter of hours. This is why it is important we keep an eye on people who rapidly become ill. Parents or caregivers should consider the possibility that their child may be seriously ill if it has a fever, if it’s crying or unsettled, refuses drink or food, and vomits frequently. Once you notice a child is sleepy, floppy, or harder to wake, dislikes bright lights, or has a rash or spots. you should know there is something wrong. At the same time, adults may have a fever or a headache, stiff neck, joint pain, or aching muscles. They could also vomit, feel sleepy, confused, delirious, or unconscious, dislike bright lights, or have a rash or spots. All these are signs of meningococcal disease. In case of meningitis a high fever, headache, and stiff neck are common symptoms in anyone over the age of two. These sympt
