Killer bug ishard to spot
According to national charity Meningitis UK, which works to raise awareness of the disease, spotting symptoms in a baby can be difficult.
Although Ivan Cawrey did suffer a rash, some children will not exhibit the classic symptoms, such as neck stiffness and an aversion to bright lights until the disease has taken hold.
The charity said parents should trust their instincts and added that they should go to accident and emergency immediately if they had any suspicion that their child was suffering.
More information is available from the charity’s website at www.meningitis-trust.org