About 7 weeks ago, I had classic symptoms of viral meningitis and went to the ER. Diagnosis via spinal tap was indeed VM and I've been sick ever since. I was in the hospital for 6 days and then at home, in bed for another week. Started moving around the house more but couldn't work and was in bed or on the couch most of the day for another 3 weeks. read more
The meningitis ACWY vaccine is available for teenagers, sixth formers and people going to university for the first time. More information can be found in our meningitis vaccine leaflet. However, there are not yet vaccines available to prevent all causes of meningitis and septicaemia. That's why it's important to know the symptom of the illnesses. read more