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Bacterial meningitis

6 replies

MrsG95 · 03/02/2019 12:39

Hello, I'm looking for some advice.
I have found out today that my baby's fathers girlfriend is in hospital being treated for bacterial meningitis. Me and the baby were with ex yesterday.
Should I take my kids to the doctors and explain the situation or is it unlikely that ex could have "carried" it to us?
I am a total worrier and I just wanna make sure my kids will be fine.
Thanks.

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cstaff · 03/02/2019 12:55

My nephew had this year's ago and all the kids on the road got vaccinated so no OP you are not panicking. Better safe etc

FruitCider · 03/02/2019 13:00

Hi OP, what strain of meningitis is it? If it's meningitis B you may be able to have your baby vaccinated. Please call OOH for advice today x

ChestyNut · 03/02/2019 13:27

I think they do give prophylaxis to close contacts with bacterial meningitis.
I would also contact OOH for advice

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MrsG95 · 03/02/2019 13:37

Thanks guys, I'm just such a worrier. Just been on the phone to ooh who have advised to keep an eye on myself n kids and to get medical help if either of us become unwell or have symptoms.
Thank you

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Stickmangate · 03/02/2019 13:37

I had bacterial meningitis caused by strep B a couple of years ago and had a 2yr at home. Ds abs dh did not have any treatment. If your worried it would be worth talking to a dr about it.
My understanding of the meningitis I had was that for what ever reason my body didn’t fight off the Strep b virus (causues sire throats etc) and the bacteria passed through in to the mengies, so for mine i could have infected them with the step b but in the majority of people this would not lead to meningitis. I couldn’t have passed the meningitis on. Hope that makes sense

ash1989 · 04/02/2019 09:07

How horrible for you all. Maybe give Meningitis Now a call to double check if the could have caught it or not, they're a charity based in the uk & help line you can call throughout the week. Its 0808 8010 388.

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