Meningitis (meningococcal disease)
Sudden onset of high fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, irritability, sleepiness, difficulty in waking. May develop a rash (purple or pink blotches).
It is a life-threatening disease, which must be treated immediately by a doctor or hospital.
For more information on Meningitis (Meningococcal disease) and the available immunisations, visit myvaccination.com.au.