To many kiss partners

A recent studie in Austrialia has linked French kissing with the transmission of the meningococcal bacteria. This bacteria is potentially deadly, it attacks the brain and spinal cord, it is known that today one teenager in ten carries the bacteria. It is not probable that teenagers will change their behaviour but they should be aware of the dangers as well as the symptoms.

The symptoms are:
A high fever with possibly cold hands and/or feet.
Vomitting and someitmes diarrhoea.
Severe headaches.
Joint and muscle pains as well as possible stomach cramps.
Neck stiffness.

It is suggested that teenagers make sure that they are vaccinated (it is not perfect but does decrease the chances of becoming infected drasticly), the groups that are in the greatest danger are students that visit High Schools, colleges and universities. As well as other teenagers that life in closed quarters like dorms, Barracks etc..