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Flu, hangover or meningitis? - Look out for your mate

Look out for your mate
Useful information on the symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.

Aged under 25? You may be at risk of meningitis and septicaemia

Aged under 25? You may be at risk of meningitis and septicaemia
This leaflet describes the signs and symptoms to look out for and how to get the MenC vaccine.

Aged over 65? Make sure you get your pneumo jab

Aged 65 or over? Make sure you get your pneumo jab.
This leaflet encourages the over 65s to have their pneumo jab to help protect them against pneumococcal disease.

There is no routine immunisation programme for adults.

Some occupations and lifestyle behaviours can put people at risk of certain diseases. For these people vaccinations may be available. 

Advice can be given by contacting your general practitioner or NHS Direct Wales regarding personal risks and whether vaccination is advisable.

For people with certain medical conditions or if you are over 65 there is a free vaccination against influenza and pnemococcal disease. These include:

  • a chronic chest condition (this includes asthma when
    it is serious enough to require regular medication);
  • a chronic heart condition;
  • diabetes;
  • chronic kidney disease;
  • chronic liver disease;
  • chronic neurological conditions (this includes strokes
    and multiple sclerosis);
  • lowered immunity due to disease or treatment such as steroids
    or cancer therapy;
  • some other serious medical conditions - check with your doctor
    if you are unsure.

It is in these groups of people that there is an increased risk of serious illness from these diseases.

Visit NHS immunisation(external link) for more information.