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Meningitis / Flu Pandemic Advice

Bacterial Meningitis And Swine Flu

The Differences Between The Symptoms


At this time of year, flu is becoming more common and, even with swine flu, is usually not a severe disease. However, the symptoms of meningitis can superficially resemble those of flu, so beware.

Click the following link to see a summary of how these conditions can be differentiated. Remember that, at present, flu is very common and meningitis is very rare.

For individual advice on either the flu pandemic or meningitis click one of the following links-

 

If in any doubt please contact the College GP on 01865 515552 or the College Nurse on 01865 274945.