by This is meningitis: the shocking image urging parents to sign an important petition
Image Facebook Charlene Reed
Faye Burdett - 2 years old, from Maidstone, Kent - died on Sunday, 11 days after contracting meningitis.
Her story - and the disturbing images of her dying in her hospital bed - have been shared by her family and friends in an plea urging parents to sign a petition calling for all babies to receive the meningitis B, not just newborn babies.
The Facebook post from family friend Charlene Reed, tells Faye's story:
The above symptoms can appear in any order, and some may not appear at all.
The rash can be harder to see on dark skin, in which case check for spots on paler areas like the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, on the tummy, inside the eyelids and on the roof of the mouth.
However, don't wait for a rash to develop. If your child is unwell and getting worse, seek medical help immediately.
Source: NHS Choices
The above is from the Netmums site: http://www.netmums.com/childrens-health/this-is-meningitis-mums-urge-parents-to-sign-an-important-petition
and you can sign the Petition here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/108072
Image Facebook Charlene Reed
Faye Burdett - 2 years old, from Maidstone, Kent - died on Sunday, 11 days after contracting meningitis.
Her story - and the disturbing images of her dying in her hospital bed - have been shared by her family and friends in an plea urging parents to sign a petition calling for all babies to receive the meningitis B, not just newborn babies.
The Facebook post from family friend Charlene Reed, tells Faye's story:
What are the signs and symptoms of meningitis in children?
A baby or young child with meningitis may:- have a high fever, with cold hands and feet
- vomit and refuse to feed
- feel agitated and not want to be picked up
- become drowsy, floppy and unresponsive
- grunt or breathe rapidly
- have an unusual high-pitched or moaning cry
- have pale, blotchy skin, and a red rash that doesn't fade when a glass is rolled over it (see below)
- have a tense, bulging soft spot on their head (fontanelle)
- have a stiff neck and dislike bright lights
- have convulsions or seizures
The above symptoms can appear in any order, and some may not appear at all.
The rash can be harder to see on dark skin, in which case check for spots on paler areas like the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, on the tummy, inside the eyelids and on the roof of the mouth.
However, don't wait for a rash to develop. If your child is unwell and getting worse, seek medical help immediately.
Source: NHS Choices
Your meningitis symptoms card
Click on the card below to view a printable card detailing the common signs of meningitis and septicaemia (courtesy of The Meningitis Trust):The above is from the Netmums site: http://www.netmums.com/childrens-health/this-is-meningitis-mums-urge-parents-to-sign-an-important-petition
and you can sign the Petition here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/108072
Give the Meningitis B vaccine to ALL children, not just newborn babies.
All children are at risk from this terrible infection, yet the Government plan to only vaccinate 2-5 month olds. There needs to be a rollout programme to vaccinate all children, at least up to age 11. Meningococcal infections can be very serious, causing MENINGITIS, SEPTICAEMIA & DEATH.
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