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How To Recognise The Signs Of Meningitis

Glass test for meningitis
Glass test for Meningitis

Have you ever had a meningitis scare? According to recent research1, six out of 10 parents wouldn’t feel confident about recognising the signs of meningitis.

3,000 people in the UK are affected by all types of bacterial meningitis each year, however children and babies under 5 years-old are most at risk because they don't replace the natural immunity they get from their mothers until school age.

Meningitis can kill in under 4 hours and those who do survive can be left with a permanent disability such as loss of limbs, blindness, deafness or brain damage – so it is vital to know the signs.

In Tesco Baby & Toddler Club's latest BabySafe video parents, grandparents and carers can find all information they need to recognise the signs of meningitis in a baby or toddler. In their first two videos, experts from the British Red Cross gave lifesaving advice on How to deal with bumps to the head and falls and burns and scalds.

Visit www.tesco-baby.com to find out more about Babysafe.

1. Research carried out in July 2011 amongst 2,213 parents who are members of the Tesco Baby & Toddler Club

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