Meningitis

The symptoms of freshers flu are similar to that of a bad cold. (Photo: Pexels/Edward Jenner)

What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms

Students have been urged to get the meningitis vaccine before the start of the new academic term. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

What is meningitis? The signs and symptoms to look out for

The UKHSA urges students to protect themselves from deadly meningitis. (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

Warning issued to students to protect themselves against meningitis

Could you tell the difference between a harmless rash from a fatal illness? (Photo: Pexel, Ximena Mora)

Pharmacist warns over 10 tell-tale skin conditions we shouldn't ignore

A book has been created for parents and caregivers - so they can be well-equipped, should they have to perform CPR on a child

A book has been created to teach parents CPR

Jordan Banjo’s youngest child is in hospital for sepsis. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Jordan Banjo’s baby Tre in hospital with sepsis

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates all four of her limbs

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates limbs

Parents are being urged to know all the signs of deadly meningitis and septicaemia after it was revealed just one in 20 know the key signs of the conditions.

Urgent warning to parents to know the signs of deadly disease

Meningitis is a serious infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the common signs and symptoms of meningitis you need to know about

The collection bags have the Meningitis Now logo, but have nothing to do with the charity.

Meningitis charity warns of collection bag scam

VIDEO: Parents struggle to identify signs of meningitis - do you know the signs?

Parents admit they would struggle to identify the signs of meningitis, spot if their child was being bullied - or even perform CPR on a baby or child, a study has found.

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