Focus on meningitis
Every parents lives in fear of their child contracting meningitis, which is why we've compiled this useful list of articles and resources to help you understand more about the illness and what to do if you think your baby has it...
- Find out more about meningitis and the symptoms
- Diagnosing meningitis - How to do the glass test
- Meningitis C - should your baby be innoculated?
- The Hib form of meningitis
Remember, if you do think your child has meningitis, phone your doctor for advice. If your child seems suddenly very ill or has a non-blanching rash, take her to hospital or dial 999 and ask for an ambulance.
Support organisations
- National Meningitis
Trust
24 Hour Helpline: 0845 6000 800
Tel: 01453 768 000
Fax: 01453 768 001
Email: support@meningitis-trust.org.uk
www.meningitis-trust.org.uk
- Meningitis Research
Foundation
Freephone 080 8800 3344
Tel: 01454 281811
Fax: 01454 281094
www.meningitis.org
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