With initial symptoms such as a headache, fever, and stiff neck, meningitis can be easily mistaken for the flu. But unlike the flu, meningitis can kill in hours. Prevention Meningitis is a serious illness and therefore, taking steps towards prevention is important. The most serious forms of meningitis include meningococcal meningitis, Haemophilus influenza, and pneumococcal meningitis. Getting vaccinated for measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox can also prevent some of the viral infections which cause viral meningitis.

Source: Standard Digital May 31, 2020 16:30 UTC