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13/02/2014
HSE Issue Meningitis Advice After Co Cavan Cases Confirmed
Parents have been warned to remain vigilant for the signs of meningitis following the diagnosis of two children in Co Cavan with the potentially fatal infection.
The two children attended the same crèche in Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck. Antibiotics have been administered to all children at the crèche and any staff that had contact with the children.
The HSE have visited the site, saying that they have received the full cooperation of the staff and management.
Meningococcal infection symptoms include:
• high temperature
• headache
• stomach
• joint or muscle pain
• nausea or vomiting
• irritability
• drowsiness
• pinpoint or blotchy rash that does not disappear when pressed
• stiff neck
• dislike of bright light.
Meningococcal disease (Meningitis) is caused by bacterial infection. It does not spread easily - close and prolonged contact is usually required for the bacteria to spread from person to person. Only close contacts require preventive treatment with antibiotics.
People are advised to contact their doctor immediately if they suspect they or their child has symptoms or signs of the disease.
(MH/CD)
The two children attended the same crèche in Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck. Antibiotics have been administered to all children at the crèche and any staff that had contact with the children.
The HSE have visited the site, saying that they have received the full cooperation of the staff and management.
Meningococcal infection symptoms include:
• high temperature
• headache
• stomach
• joint or muscle pain
• nausea or vomiting
• irritability
• drowsiness
• pinpoint or blotchy rash that does not disappear when pressed
• stiff neck
• dislike of bright light.
Meningococcal disease (Meningitis) is caused by bacterial infection. It does not spread easily - close and prolonged contact is usually required for the bacteria to spread from person to person. Only close contacts require preventive treatment with antibiotics.
People are advised to contact their doctor immediately if they suspect they or their child has symptoms or signs of the disease.
(MH/CD)
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