Meningococcal disease - Know the signs | baby | ❗ Don't wait for the rash ❗ Meningococcal disease can be fatal if not recognised and treated in time. It usually occurs suddenly
![Glass held on child's arm covered in purple rash (glass test for meningitis), close-up Stock Photo - Alamy Glass held on child's arm covered in purple rash (glass test for meningitis), close-up Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/zooms/9/130d71309c1d492fa1811efd565275a3/pfmx2p.jpg)
Glass held on child's arm covered in purple rash (glass test for meningitis), close-up Stock Photo - Alamy
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