If only there was some proven and safe method to prevent this!
nocreative on
I’ve had viral meningitis. To parents: if you’d prefer to not hear your kids say “i wish i was dead” and mean it. Get them the vaccine. Its a blur now but i know what i said at the time and i know i meant it. I remember my GP misdiagnosing me and i remember the A&E nurse who diagnosed me after 3 questions.
loosebolts on
So much misinformation and blurred lines surrounding this and it’s all very confusing.
I’m 37, I assume none of the vaccinations I had as a kid were meningitis related, especially not this strain? All of the media seems to be surrounding teenagers and children – I assume adults are also vulnerable?
Is it airborne or spread through physical contact / saliva? How easy is it to pick up? How do you know you have it?
Anyone fancy breaking it down a little bit? Should the general non-vaping, non-clubbing community be concerned?
SoulStuckInAthens on
Went shopping in Kent today. Wondered why so many people were wearing masks more than usual…
carboncaptcha on
I’ve had viral and bacterial meningitis at two different points of my childhood (just lucky I guess lol) and let me tell you – if you can get the vaccine, then get the vaccine. That shit is no joke.
Bacterial wasn’t so bad, but viral almost killed me (literally did briefly) and I ended up in a coma at the age of 13. The doctors told my parents to expect the worst, or at best possible serious mental disability. Amazingly I came out of it mostly fine (some memory issues, that’s it).
Meningitis does not fuck around.
EDIT: got them mixed around! Viral was bad, bacterial almost killed me
Three_Steaks_Pam on
Eerily around the same time 6 years ago that Boris uttered the words “you must stay at home’.
neverend1ngcircles on
Obviously it would be a good idea to make the newer vaccine available for free, but how is this is a national emergency when it is still a localised outbreak?
Valentine70078 on
I have already posted this on a comment but thought it would be useful to spread awareness on what meningitis is. If you have a loved one starting university – please get them to have the vaccine before they go by ringing your local gp.
Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the meninges, which are the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or, more rarely, parasites. The most serious form is bacterial meningitis, which can be life-threatening and requires urgent medical treatment.
Some types of meningitis can spread through the air, but not all. Bacterial meningitis, such as meningococcal meningitis, is spread through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or close contact like kissing. Viral meningitis may spread through close contact or contaminated surfaces, depending on the virus. However, meningitis is generally less contagious than illnesses like the flu.
Meningitis can affect anyone, but certain groups are at higher risk. These include babies and young children, teenagers and young adults, older adults, people with weakened immune systems, and those living in close-contact environments such as university accommodation or military housing.
Symptoms of meningitis can develop quickly. Common symptoms include a high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, nausea and vomiting, confusion, and difficulty waking or extreme drowsiness. More serious symptoms can include seizures, difficulty breathing, and a rash that does not fade when pressed. In babies, symptoms may include a bulging soft spot on the head, a weak cry, poor feeding, and being unusually floppy or unresponsive.
Meningitis is a medical emergency. If you experience symptoms or suspect someone else may have it, you should seek immediate medical attention by calling emergency services or going to the nearest hospital. Do not wait for all symptoms to appear. Early treatment, especially for bacterial meningitis, is critical and can save lives.
kewpiemoon on
I hope people don’t push the whole ‘they must be anti-vax!’ narrative. This isn’t what it is at all. Apparently most people didn’t know about this other vaccine (I didn’t until a few days ago!) as it was only introduced in 2015. And it’s not on the NHS and we’re all skint
StudioCharacter9354 on
Hang on, where are the Anti-vax, don’t muzzle me crew?
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If only there was some proven and safe method to prevent this!
I’ve had viral meningitis. To parents: if you’d prefer to not hear your kids say “i wish i was dead” and mean it. Get them the vaccine. Its a blur now but i know what i said at the time and i know i meant it. I remember my GP misdiagnosing me and i remember the A&E nurse who diagnosed me after 3 questions.
So much misinformation and blurred lines surrounding this and it’s all very confusing.
I’m 37, I assume none of the vaccinations I had as a kid were meningitis related, especially not this strain? All of the media seems to be surrounding teenagers and children – I assume adults are also vulnerable?
Is it airborne or spread through physical contact / saliva? How easy is it to pick up? How do you know you have it?
Anyone fancy breaking it down a little bit? Should the general non-vaping, non-clubbing community be concerned?
Went shopping in Kent today. Wondered why so many people were wearing masks more than usual…
I’ve had viral and bacterial meningitis at two different points of my childhood (just lucky I guess lol) and let me tell you – if you can get the vaccine, then get the vaccine. That shit is no joke.
Bacterial wasn’t so bad, but viral almost killed me (literally did briefly) and I ended up in a coma at the age of 13. The doctors told my parents to expect the worst, or at best possible serious mental disability. Amazingly I came out of it mostly fine (some memory issues, that’s it).
Meningitis does not fuck around.
EDIT: got them mixed around! Viral was bad, bacterial almost killed me
Eerily around the same time 6 years ago that Boris uttered the words “you must stay at home’.
Obviously it would be a good idea to make the newer vaccine available for free, but how is this is a national emergency when it is still a localised outbreak?
I have already posted this on a comment but thought it would be useful to spread awareness on what meningitis is. If you have a loved one starting university – please get them to have the vaccine before they go by ringing your local gp.
Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the meninges, which are the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or, more rarely, parasites. The most serious form is bacterial meningitis, which can be life-threatening and requires urgent medical treatment.
Some types of meningitis can spread through the air, but not all. Bacterial meningitis, such as meningococcal meningitis, is spread through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or close contact like kissing. Viral meningitis may spread through close contact or contaminated surfaces, depending on the virus. However, meningitis is generally less contagious than illnesses like the flu.
Meningitis can affect anyone, but certain groups are at higher risk. These include babies and young children, teenagers and young adults, older adults, people with weakened immune systems, and those living in close-contact environments such as university accommodation or military housing.
Symptoms of meningitis can develop quickly. Common symptoms include a high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, nausea and vomiting, confusion, and difficulty waking or extreme drowsiness. More serious symptoms can include seizures, difficulty breathing, and a rash that does not fade when pressed. In babies, symptoms may include a bulging soft spot on the head, a weak cry, poor feeding, and being unusually floppy or unresponsive.
Meningitis is a medical emergency. If you experience symptoms or suspect someone else may have it, you should seek immediate medical attention by calling emergency services or going to the nearest hospital. Do not wait for all symptoms to appear. Early treatment, especially for bacterial meningitis, is critical and can save lives.
I hope people don’t push the whole ‘they must be anti-vax!’ narrative. This isn’t what it is at all. Apparently most people didn’t know about this other vaccine (I didn’t until a few days ago!) as it was only introduced in 2015. And it’s not on the NHS and we’re all skint
Hang on, where are the Anti-vax, don’t muzzle me crew?