Meningitis videos
Peer reviewed by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Lawrence Higgins
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Overview
What is meningitis?
Is meningitis life threatening?
Causes
How do you get bacterial meningitis?
What is the most common cause of meningitis in children?
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Symptoms
What are the symptoms of meningitis in children?
Where does your neck hurt with meningitis?
Diagnosis
What is the meningitis glass test?
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Vaccination
How do you get vaccinated against meningitis?
Why do teenagers need a meningitis vaccine?
Article history
The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
Originally published
Authored by:
Lawrence HigginsPeer reviewed by
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
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