Are parents aware of the lifelong effects of meningitis?

Meningitis can cause blood clots to form in the extremities, such as the fingers and toes, which can lead to tissue death and gangrene, requiring amputation — dpa

Parents worry about their children catching meningitis, but are in the dark about what the lifelong effects could be, research suggests.

A YouGov survey of 1,402 people for the Meningitis Research Foundation to mark World Meningitis Day on Oct 5 (2023), found that 48% of parents are concerned the infection could cause life-long disabilities, but many are not sure what they are.