Meningitis and septicaemia can kill very quickly. As a fresher you are in a high risk group, particularly in the first few weeks of term.
Have you had your Men ACWY vaccine before coming to uni?
NO
YES
If the answer is NO, you need to get it now. Register with a GP and if you are under 25 ask for your Men ACWY vaccine*
If the answer is YES, brilliant, the vaccine will protect against some of the most common causes of bacterial meningitis in the UK You still need to register with a GP – you never know when you might need them
*Arrangements may vary in devolved countries
Make sure you know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Vaccines don’t protect against all types. Meningitis kills This card could save your life Meningitis Helpline 0808 80 10 388 (UK) www.fightfornow.org Supported by the Petra Ecclestone Foundation © Meningitis Now March 2018. Next review March 2019. References for content of this card are available on our website. Reg. Charity Number 803016 (England & Wales) SC037790 (Scotland) Company Registration Number 2469130.
Keep one of these cards and have a great time at uni.
For more info about meningitis visit: fightfornow.org @meningitisnow fb.com/MeningitisNow @meningitis_now
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