spaces regularly.
Avoid close contact with
a person with a suspected infection until medical evaluation.
These measures are useful, but do not replace vaccination when it is recommended.
đźš‘ 8. What to do if meningococcal meningitis is suspected?
When a person presents with symptoms consistent with invasive meningococcal infection, particularly in cases of rapid deterioration, one should not wait.
Here are the priority actions:
Call emergency medical services immediately.
Describe the symptoms and their progression in detail.
Report any confusion, difficulty breathing, seizures, or the appearance of purplish spots.
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