Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, usually caused by viral or bacterial infections. Meningococcal disease is a severe bacterial infection, which can lead to meningitis or bloodstream infections and requires urgent medical attention.
Currently, Meningitis Centre Australia are offering free fridge magnets that outline the signs to watch out for.
There are three types of different magnets available: Baby, Teenager/Adult, and Seniors/Pneumococcal.
To order your free magnet, complete the online order form on the right-hand side of the page here: https://meningitis.com.au/our-work/publications/
There’s also a range of downloadable resources on the website, as well as information about the disease, and details about how you can help support the organisation.
