Meningitis in schools.

by National Union of Teachers.

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Published 1999 by National Union of Teachers in London .
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Open Library	OL18482463M

People in camps, day care centers, schools, and college dormitories are more likely to get meningitis. Being exposed to insects and rodents. People who live in or visit areas of the world where insects or rodents carry germs that cause meningitis risk getting the disease. Preventing Meningitis: What You Can Do. Although it’s not as easy to catch as the common cold, you should still take precautions if someone in your home, at your job, or at school .

MENINGITIS OVERVIEW. Meningitis is the medical term for inflammation of the tissues (meninges) that surround the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is most commonly caused by a virus or a bacterium, which travels from an infection in another part of the body through the bloodstream to the meninges. Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Viral meningitis is less severe and usually resolves without treatment. Bacterial meningitis is a rare, but severe bacterial infection. Death occurs in % of infected persons and % will have complications, including limb amputations. College students have an increased risk.

Both school districts have notified parents of the outbreak. Students are encouraged to wash their hands regularly and stay home if they show any symptoms. Viral meningitis is the most common type of the illness where inflammation of the tissue envelopes the brain and spinal cord. What is Meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord caused by either a virus or bacteria. Viral Meningitis is more common than bacterial meningitis and usually occurs in late spring and summer. Signs and symptoms of viral meningitis may include stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting and rash.

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What should schools do if meningitis cases are reported among students or staff. References: NE Rosenstein, BA Perkins, DS Stephens, T Popovic, JM Hughes. Meningococcal Disease.

Meningitis in schools. book The CCDC is, in particular, responsible for advice on precautions to be taken in schools with regard to cases involving school pupils. When a case of meningitis occurs, it is important that parents, pupils and staff are fully and regularly informed.

Updates cover recent meningitis outbreaks, which are a persistent problem in schools and on college campuses, and a recently approved method of diagnosing meningitis more quickly.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone Author: Brian R Shmaefsky.

Meningitis is an inflammation Meningitis in schools. book the meninges, the protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Most commonly caused by a viral infection, it may also result from infection with bacteria or fungus. Bacterial meningitis is usually more severe than viral meningitis and can lead to hearing loss, learning disabilities, and brain damage.

Meningococcal Disease in Schools The bacteria that cause meningococcal disease are spread in saliva and mucous from the mouth and nose of an infected person. They live only for a. The Spotty Book: Notes on infectious diseases in schools 3.

Revisions & Updates. Page number Revision/Update Who by Date Whole document review Helen Trudgeon PHE SW HPT Aug 17 P11 Routine Childhood Immunisation Schedule Fiona Neely PHE SW HPT Aug 18 P Update of -cleaning, disinfection and suitable facilities guidance. The Book Of Experience The Book Of Experience presents a unique picture of the way that meningitis and septicaemia have affected individuals, families and whole communities.

Read the stories that inspire us to create a world free from the diseases. Procedure for dealing with meningitis and meningococcal disease.

The procedure that staff should follow in the event of a student meningitis outbreak. Policy; View more publications in Student Services This document includes information on actions to be taken before or when a case happens, including: notification and reporting procedures and.

For: parents and carers of children dealing with the after effects of meningitis and septicaemia in the UK. Jointly produced with Meningitis Now, this booklet has been written to help families following hospital discharge in the UK and provides in depth information about recovery, aftercare and potential after effects of meningitis and septicaemia.

Meningitis is a general term that describes an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by a range of bacteria or viruses. Meningitis does not hang around – it makes people very ill, very quickly.

This is what you should do A particularly aggressive strain of Men W is causing disease in all age groups, but there has been a significant increase in university students. out of 5 stars Useful book about meningitis. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, Verified Purchase. I think the book is useful but unfortunately it's content is not up to date and not very useful for medical students and doctors.

Read more. Helpful.3/5(1). Viral meningitis is generally less severe and resolves without specific treatment, while bacterial meningitis can be quite severe and may result in brain damage, hearing loss, learning disability. Meningitis is a serious infection of the meninges in the brain or spinal cord that is most commonly viral or bacterial in origin, although fungal, parasitic, and noninfectious causes are also possible.

Enteroviruses and herpes simplex virus are the leading causes of viral meningitis, while Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae are the pathogens most commonly responsible. Meningococcal disease: guidance, data and analysis The characteristics, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology of meningococcal disease.

Published 31 July College freshmen, especially those who live in dormitories, are at a slightly increased risk for bacterial meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria (meningococcal disease) compared with other persons of the same age.

Meningitis is a killer – so immunisation is appealing. But at up to £ for a full, three-jab course, and with limited effectiveness, it’s a hard choice to make Published: 11 Apr The Independent Books School closes after two die of meningitis outbreak the City School and realised she could have meningitis, so it's thanks to the school that we got her to hospital as.

Background. Bacterial meningitis and septicaemia remain an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK, despite progress in prevention through national immunisation campaigns against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), meningococcus C and certain pneumococcal serotypes.

Around 10% of cases will not survive and many survivors will be left with by: 4. Meningitis B vaccine. The meningitis B vaccine is a vaccine that offers protection against meningococcal group B bacteria, which are a common cause of meningitis in young children in the UK. The vaccine is recommended for babies aged 8 weeks, followed by a second dose at 16 weeks and a booster at 1 year.

Find out more about the meningitis B vaccine. Missouri added the meningitis vaccine requirement for public university students before the school year. Illinois has required the vaccine for public university students since Cases of meningitis W have been increasing year-on-year, from 22 cases in to inaccording to Public Health England.

It now accounts for .Meningitis in Students – what you need to know. Over 12% of all cases of meningitis occur in the 14 — 24 age group, with first year university students being at particular risk.

Tom’s story proves how quickly meningitis can strike, how important it is to know the signs .