Meningitis Vaccination In South London and Streatham

Some bacteria that cause meningitis can also cause septicaemia (blood poisoning). Many people in the UK get meningitis each year. Even when on right medication, around 10–15% of these people lose their lives. Of those who survive this infection, another 10–20% lose their arms or legs, have certain problems with the functioning of central nervous system. They either become deaf or suffer strokes and seizures.

Anyone can get meningitis, but it is highly common in infants less than one year of age and people 16–21 years. Children with specific medical conditions, like lack of a spleen, have an enhanced risk of getting meningococcal disease.