Meningitis and septicaemia: information for new university entrants (text only)
Updated 30 November 2020
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Protect yourself against meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia.
Meningococcal meningitis (swelling of the brain lining) and septicaemia (blood poisoning) are caused by meningococcal bacteria.
Help protect yourself
All freshers under 25 years should make sure they have had their free MenACWY vaccine. Students who missed the vaccine at school can get it before their 25th birthday.
Check with your GP practice and make an appointment.
Be informed
Make sure you know the common signs and symptoms of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia. Check these at Meningitis Research Foundation or Meningitis Now.
Get medical advice
If you are worried about your own or someone else’s health go to 111.nhs.uk or dial 111. In a medical emergency dial 999.
For more information, speak to your your GP surgery, or visit NHS.UK, Meningitis Research Foundation or Meningitis Now.