Meningococcal disease is a serious and sometimes fatal illness. Children under 5 are most at risk and early treatment is vital. Knowing the symptoms could help save your child’s life. Meningococcal symptoms include: - sudden fever - nausea and vomiting - severe limb pain - severe headache - difficulty waking up - stiff neck - upset by bright lights - high pitched crying in babies - red-purple rash which doesn’t disappear when pressed with a glass Find out more: health.nsw.gov.au/infectious/menin

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