Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMeningitis and sepsis symptoms can appear in any order, and not all may be present, with early stages potentially lacking a rash or showing one that fades under pressure. NHS guidance states it is crucial to seek immediate medical help if concerned, trusting instincts rather than waiting for all symptoms or a rash to develop. Common symptoms include high temperature, cold hands and feet, vomiting, rapid breathing and skin changes like paleness or a rash, which may be harder to see on darker skin tones. Babies may also exhibit specific signs such as refusing feeds, irritability, a high-pitched cry, body stiffness or floppiness, and a bulging soft spot on their head. Given that conditions can worsen rapidly, call 999 or go to the nearest A&E immediately for suspected meningitis or sepsis, or use NHS 111 for advice if unsure. In fullFourth case of meningitis linked to Reading outbreak confirmed in junior school pupilThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Five meningitis symptoms to look out for in children after school pupil falls ill
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMeningitis and sepsis symptoms can appear in any order, and not all may be present, with early stages potentially lacking a rash or showing one that fades under pressure. NHS guidance states it is crucial to seek immediate medical help if concerned, trusting instincts rather than waiting for all symptoms or a rash to develop. Common symptoms include high temperature, cold hands and feet, vomiting, rapid breathing and skin changes like paleness or a rash, which may be harder to see on darker skin tones. Babies may also exhibit specific signs such as refusing feeds, irritability, a high-pitched cry, body stiffness or floppiness, and a bulging soft spot on their head. Given that conditions can worsen rapidly, call 999 or go to the nearest A&E immediately for suspected meningitis or sepsis, or use NHS 111 for advice if unsure. In fullFourth case of meningitis linked to Reading outbreak confirmed in junior school pupilThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
