Remember: That the Meningitis and Septicaemia present with different symptoms
Not everyone gets all of these symptoms and they can appear in any order. In the early stages of both diseases, symptoms can also often appear flu-like.
Septicaemia
*Fever and /or vomiting
*Severe headache
*Rash (anywhere on the body)
*Stiff neck
*Dislike of bright lights
*Very sleepy / vacant / difficult to wake
*Confused / delirious
*Seizures (fits)
*Fever and /or vomiting
*Limb / joint / muscle pain
*Cold hands and feet / shivering
*Pale or mottled skin
*Breathing fast / breathless
(anywhere on the body)
*Very sleepy / vacant / difficult to wake
*Confused / delirious
Meningitis
*Fever and /or vomiting
*Severe headache
*Rash (anywhere on the body)
*Stiff neck
*Dislike of bright lights
*Very sleepy / vacant / difficult to wake
*Confused / delirious
*Seizures (fits)