Meningitis symptoms Posted or Updated on 23 Mar 2026

Symptoms of Meningitis develop suddenly and can include:

• a high temperature (fever)
• being sick
• a headache
•  a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it (but a rash will not always develop)
• a stiff neck
• a dislike of bright lights
• drowsiness or unresponsiveness
• seizures (fits)

Remember a rash will not always develop.

More information about meningitis here.