Meningitis signs

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Call 112 now. Stiff neck + fever + rash = emergency. Do not wait.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT wait for a doctor's appointment — this is an immediate emergency.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give aspirin or ibuprofen without medical advice — may mask symptoms.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT force them to sit up if neck is stiff and painful.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Suspected meningitis. Fever, stiff neck, [rash present/not present]. Need ambulance."

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Meningitis is always a hospital emergency. Minutes matter.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You cannot treat meningitis at home. Recognize the signs and get emergency transport immediately.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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