A one-year-old baby girl died early on Monday in Fernandópolis, São Paulo, with suspected meningitis, after being admitted to the emergency room on Sunday morning. The local hospital, Santa Casa, reported that the child's condition worsened rapidly despite being transferred to pediatric care. The health authorities are now conducting an investigation into the case and consider whether further health measures are necessary.

The Epidemiological Surveillance of Fernandópolis has been notified of the situation and is monitoring the case. They are assessing the need for preventive measures, including possible sanitary blockades or medication for those who had close contact with the child. Meningitis poses significant health risks, and local health officials emphasize the importance of recognizing its symptoms to ensure timely medical intervention.

In their advisory, the Municipal Health Office detailed the primary symptoms of meningitis, which include sudden high fever, neck stiffness, vomiting, excessive drowsiness, and red spots on the body. They urge the community to seek immediate medical attention if these symptoms are observed, highlighting the critical nature of early detection and treatment in potentially life-threatening conditions like meningitis.