Meningitis

Learn how to help someone who has meningitis.
Guidance regarding giving first aid in the current coronavirus situation can be found in our News section. Please always consider your own personal safety first when delivering first aid.
Learning objectives
- Learn first aid skills
- Feel confident to help someone who needs first aid
- Feel able to help someone in need of first aid

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How to help someone who has meningitis

Step 1.
The person may have flu-like symptoms, a headache and a high temperature. The person may also complain of a stiff neck and be sensitive to light.

Step 2.
If you observe these symptoms, call 999 immediately, or get someone else to do it.

Step 3.
Give them constant reassurance while you wait for the ambulance.
Can you help someone who has meningitis?
Learn
These activities help young people learn what to do when someone has meningitis.
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Meningitis – learn activity
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Meningitis – learner skill guide
Practise
These activities help young people practise how to help someone who has meningitis.
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First aid skill - Practise activity ideas
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Meningitis - Practise role play
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