A health alert has been triggered following the detection of a potentially fatal disease in several countries, including the US, Norway, and France. The invasive meningococcal disease , which can lead to death within 24 hours, has been reported in individuals returning from Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
Charity Meningitis Now warns that up to 10% of cases of meningococcal disease can be fatal. Symptoms to watch out for include fever, vomiting, sleepiness, confusion, and sometimes a rash.
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