History taking -- Meningitis.

Introduce yourself and calm the mother.

When did the fever start?

Is the child sick? If yes, number of times vomited?

Was there any rash?
Was the glass test performed? If so what is the result?

Is the child refusing food? Irritable and crying?

Is the child active and responding to commands or drowsy?

Past history of similar episodes?

Immunization history?

Health of the siblings and other members of the family if any?

History of meningitis at school or play area?

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