Meningitis can kill in hours!

Meningitis can easily be mistaken for the flu with initial symptoms such as a headache, fever, and stiff neck. Making it all the harder to diagnose and delaying treatment. It is very important that everyone, especially parents of young children, learns the hallmark symptoms of the disease and can therefore act swiftly.

Meningitis can affect anyone at any age, but it’s most common for the young and the old.  The highest risk groups are the young adults between ages 15-24 because of their lifestyle. It is a serious illness so take steps towards prevention like vaccinations & practicing good hygiene.

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