Symptoms of Meningitis in Children and Adults

Below are symptoms of meningitis in children and adults. For symptoms of meningitis in infants and babies, see  Meningitis Symptoms in Infants. These symptoms of meningitis in children and adults can occur at the same time. Along with the meningitis symptoms below, there are other symptoms such as septicaemia or blood poisoning.

	Vomiting is an early sign of meningitis in adults and children.
	Having fever is an early symptom of meningitis.
	Headache is also an early symptom of meningitis.
	Having a stiff neck is an early sign and symptom of meningitis.
	Light aversion is a symptom of meningitis.
	Drowsiness is a symptom of meningitis in adults and children.
	Having joint pain is a symptom of meningitis.
	Fitting is also a symptom of meningitis.