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Advice for parents/carers:
Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults.

Symptoms of meningitis, septicaemia and meningococcal disease include:

It is normal for babies under the age of 18 months old to wake up frequently throughout the night for various reasons:
• Hunger – needing regular feeds
• Hygiene – wet or soiled nappies
• Pain – teething, acid reflux, colic
• Developmental milestones – changing positions, rolling, sitting and standing
Babies are not born with a body clock so cannot tell the difference between day and night. Their body clock develops over time.