How to prevent Meningococcal infection

Meningococcal infection is an acute respiratory infection that can become severe in a short time. It has an asymptomatic latent period of 5-7 days, with a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 10 days, after entering the body of a healthy person.

People of all ages are at risk of contracting this infection, but children aged 0-5 are at higher risk. If you get sick, it can become serious very quickly. If you or your chldren experience the following clinical symptoms, contact a hospital immediately. These symptoms include:

• High fever
• Severe headache
• Rash on the body
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Sensitivity to bright light and noise

If your child experiences these symptoms, you should immediately contact a healthcare provider and start treatment as directed by a doctor.

Since meningococcal infection is a respiratory infection, similar preventive measures can be used as for other respiratory infections. These include:

• Regularly washing hands and maintaining personal hygiene
• Ventilating rooms and regularly performing wet cleaning
• Wearing a mask when going to crowded places
• Drinking boiled and bottled water
• Clean your mouth and throat by rinsing it regularly
• Not sharing cups, plates, and spoons with others
• Dressing warmly according to the season
• Eating foods rich in vitamins to improve the body's immunity

Follow these preventive measures to stay safe and healthy.