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School had recent meningitis outbreak-4 people. i massaged painful area on neck & now have a headache on left side of brain. could this be meningitis?
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Get checked out: Your symptoms are not specific too meningitis; but your recent exposures place you at high risk. Seek a medical opinion as soon as possible.
Answered 9/15/2015
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