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Meningococcal Diseasecauses Meningitis

Symptoms in babies, older children & adults

High fever & headache Stiff neck

Unusual crying Sometimes, red or purple spots or bruises on the skin Vomiting

Refusal to food Sleepy or floppy or harder to wake

Confusion & sleepiness Joint pain and aching muscles

Meningoccal disease is fast and can kill or cause serious disability.

Get help immediately if you see one or more of the symptoms above.

Meningitis is a rare infection that affects the membranes that covers the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by an infection. The infection occurs most often in children, teens and young adults.

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