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MENINGITIS (MenB) IMPORTANT HEALTH ADVICE

MENINGITIS (MenB) – URGENT HEALTH ALERT

Recent cases in Kent – overall risk is low, but meningitis can progress rapidly. Most cases occur after close contact.

🟥 EMERGENCY – CALL 999 / GO TO A&E

🚨 Seek help immediately if you have any of these:

• 🩸 Rash that does NOT fade when pressed (glass test)
• 🤕 Severe headache + stiff neck
• 🌞 Sensitivity to light
• 🧠 Confusion or difficulty waking
• ⚡ Seizures
• ❄️ Cold, pale, or mottled hands/feet

🟦 URGENT – CONTACT GP OR NHS 111

📞 Call urgently if you have:

• 🤒 Fever with worsening headache
• 🤮 Vomiting or unable to keep fluids down
• 📈 Symptoms are getting worse

⚠️ Do not wait for a rash – meningitis can worsen quickly.

💉 VACCINE INFORMATION

• 💉 Offered only to close contacts during an outbreak
• 🏥 Follow instructions from UKHSA or NHS immediately
• ❓ Unsure if you’re a contact? Check with NHS 111 or your GP
• ⚠️ Vaccine reduces risk but does NOT replace urgent care

🔗 Learn more:
UKHSA – Meningitis B Outbreak

Zero Tolerance

We do not accept any abusive or aggressive behaviour towards our staff.  In line with NHS guidelines the practice may remove a patient from the list for threatening or violent behaviour.

The Institute of General Practice Management has launched a campaign to raise awareness of some of the abuse our teams face every day. While most patients are polite and courteous, our teams are having to deal with abuse daily and the abuse must stop. Featured on 5Live and BBC Breakfast, hopefully this will make some people think twice. 

Click here to view the "If I Die, It's Your Fault" video

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