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kidshealth.org/...meningitis.html meningitis
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  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
  • People of any age can get meningitis, but because it can be easily spread among those living in close quarters, teens, college students, and boarding-school students are at higher risk for infection.
  • important to get routine vaccinations, know the signs of meningitis, and if you suspect that your child has the illness, seek medical care right away.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/...meningitis.html meningitis symptoms
shared by Miranda Blue on 03 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges
  • most common is viral meningitis, which you get when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth and travels to the brain.
  • Bacterial meningitis is rare, but can be deadly. It usually starts with bacteria that cause a cold-like infection. It can block blood vessels in the brain and lead to stroke and brain damage. It can also harm other organs.
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  • more common in people whose bodies have trouble fighting infections.
  • Anyone can get meningitis
  • Meningitis can progress rapidly.
  • A sudden fever A severe headache A stiff neck
  • Early treatment can help prevent serious problems, including death.
  • Vaccines can prevent some of the bacterial infections that cause meningitis.
  • Parents of adolescents and students living in college dorms should talk to a doctor about the vaccination.
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