A simple test for meningitis
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"The Meningitis Arc is a very useful tool for anyone concerned about the onset of meningitis and particularly for parents of unwell children.
The 'tumbler test', used to assess for the rash associated with meningococcal septicaemia, is fairly well known, but can be falsely reassuring as a non-blanching rash may not always be present.
The Arc has the important advantage of listing many of the other 'alarm bells' suggestive of meningitis. This could be vital as some studies have suggested that up to half of parents couldn't remember three features of meningitis."
The Meningitis Arc costs £9.99 and is available in Boots stores nationwide
Buy the Meningitis Arc directly from Boots online
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