Along with Meningitis Now, we're encouraging you to find out more about Meningitis and Septicaemia, both of which can kill. As a student you could be at risk, so register with your GP and get your MenACWY vaccine now.
Get to know the symptoms
Symptoms can appear in any order. Some symptoms may not appear at all.
- Fever, cold hands and feet
- Drowsy, difficult to wake
- Severe muscle pain
- Severe headache
- Dislike bright lights
- Vomiting
- Confusion and irritability
- Pale, blotchy skin
- Spots/rash
- Stiff neck
- Convulsions/seizures
And most of all, don't assume it's Covid.