The leaflet gives clear advice on how to spot these and what to do if a student suspects that either they or a friend could have meningitis. The message is to 'look out for your mate' - keeping an eye on friends and neighbours at college and in halls of residence. However, students still need to be vigilant - know the symptoms of meningitis and look out for other students who may have contracted the disease. Later in the Autumn the first available supplies of the newly developed conjugate vaccine will be used for the first time to immunise babies, children and young people in school. Group C. Group C infection has increased significantly in recent years, with the largest number of deaths among 16-19 year olds.
Case studies are available.