Symptoms of meningitis in children may include: fever, severe headache, vomiting, dislikes bright lights, stiff neck, muscle pain, drowsiness, confusion, irritability.

Attribution: BUPA

See also:

• Fever and meningitis/septicaemia
• Symptoms of meningitis & septicaemia
• Meningitis in infants & toddlers
• Septicaemia in children
• Complications of meningitis & septicaemia
• Tests for meningitis