Rashes are common - but there is an easy way to determine whether or not it is a meningitis rash.
This is called the glass test, or the tumbler test.
How to perform the meningitis glass test:
If the rash does NOT fade under the pressure of the glass, it's a sign of meningitis.
A fever with a rash that doesn't fade under pressure is a medical emergency, and you should seek immediate medical help.
**REMEMBER: Don't wait for a rash to develop.
Seek immediate medical help if someone is unwell and displays other symptoms of meningitis.**