Drink plenty of fluids. Eat nutritious foods. Take a pain reliever for headache and discomfort. Ask your doctor which medication is best for you. Anyone under age 21 should not take aspirin because of the risk of Reye's syndrome .
Vaccination can prevent some forms of meningitis.
In addition, if you have been exposed to meningitis, the doctor may give you antibiotics to help prevent you from getting the disease. This information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.