Meningitis Protocol
11.6 Protocol for dealing with a case of suspected/confirmed Meningitis
1. If a child in my care is displaying any of the signs/symptoms of meningitis I would seek urgent medical attention and inform the child’s parent(s)/guardian(s).
Further information is available on:The Meningitis Trust website
3. As meningitis is a seasonal illness parents are reminded about symptoms every spring and autumn.
4. The incident is appropriately recorded in my Incident book.
5. I will Inform my insurers, Kidd Insurances, phone number 01 207 9400.
6. If my service experienced a cluster/outbreak of two or more cases of any infectious disease. I would contact the local Department of Public Health for advice.