While vaccines have diminished the threat of meningitis, recognising the early signs of infection and taking the right action could still save a child’s life. Journalist John Windell reports.
Meningitis is an illness in which the lining of the brain (the meninges) becomes inflamed and swollen following an infection. It can be triggered by a wide range of infectious agents but is most commonly caused by either a virus or bacteria…
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