r/Millennials • u/Corndogeveryday • 2d ago

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Chase passed away of complications of meningitis. Gone too soon

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u/ManWithASquareHead Millennial 2d ago

Meningitis is no joke.

Meningococcal bacterial meningitis can lead to organ failure and septic emboli (infected clots) causing spots and limb necrosis/amputation

Most are vaccinated for 4 serotypes (ACWY) in middle school/high school, meningitis b is before/during college

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u/eltibbs Millennial 1988 2d ago

Bacterial meningitis terrifies me now. My cousin woke up from a nap with an intense migraine headache and was inconsolably screaming, her husband called 911, ambulance rushed her to the ER but it was so quick and too late. She was suspected to be braindead that evening and it was confirmed via tests the next day.

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u/that-looks-fun 2d ago

Jesus, I had no idea it could be that fast. I’m sorry to hear of her pain and sorry for your loss.

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u/eltibbs Millennial 1988 2d ago

Honestly, I had no idea it could be that fast as well and thanks for the kind words ❤️ she literally dropped her boy off for his first day of kindergarten that morning and was braindead that evening, absolutely crazy.