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Health Advice - Children's Illnesses - Meningitis

MeningitisMany viruses will cause a persistent headache, but parents should be vigilant for the signs and symptoms of Meningitis as failure to diagnose and treat early can have serious consequences. The signs that a child's headache may be due to meningitis that you should look out for are:

Cold skin with a grey appearance. High levels of tiredness/drowsiness. The child cannot curl up and touch their chin to their knees. The most important warning sign to be aware of is the presence of a rash that resembles a love-bite with blood under the child's skin. This rash does not blanch when pressed with a clear object such as a glass.

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