Meningitis and septicaemia cause a great deal of concern to parents. In the absence of vaccines to prevent all forms of the disease, knowing the signs and symptoms, and emergency action to take can save lives.

These pages have been designed for you to gain a better understanding of meningitis and septicaemia and will answer the most commonly asked questions.

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