P626 CEEFAX 626 Mon 18 Nov 22:03/20 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL ————————————————————————————— THE REALLY USEFUL SHOW INFORMATION The Really Useful Show offers you the very best consumer advice, live from 11.05am-11.45am Monday to Friday. You can phone, fax, e-mail or write to us. Freephone/Minicom lines are open daily from 9.20am-1.00pm along with 24 hour answerphone sjtvice. All contact numbers for The Really Useful Show are at the end of our programme pages. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful FoodDrink TV/Radio TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 626 Mon 18 Nov 22:18/15 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 18 Novjmbjt ————————————————————————————— MENINGITIS This month has seen the launch of two campaigns by the National Meningitis Trust - the winter and youth campaigns. The winter campaign is aimed at raising genital awareness and the youth campaign is aimed at young adults who, along with children, are one of the age groups most at risk. Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges - the lining which surrounds the brain. Thjte are two types of meningitis - viral and bacterial. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful FoodDrink TV/Radio TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 626 Mon 18 Nov 22:11/11 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 18 Novjmbjt ————————————————————————————— MENINGITIS (cont) VIRAL MENINGITIS is more common and is rarely life-threatening. BACTERIAL MENINGITIS is much more serious. Thjte are sjvetal different types, the most common being meningococcal meningitis. Some of the gjtms which cause meningitis can cause sjpticaemia (blood poisoning), especially the meningococcal types. THERE ARE SOME VACCINES FOR MENINGITIS BUT AT PRESENT THERE IS NO VACCINE WHICH PROTECTS AGAINST ALL TYPES. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful FoodDrink TV/Radio TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 626 Mon 18 Nov 21:14/46 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 18 Novjmbjt ————————————————————————————— MENINGITIS (cont) According to the Trust, the following is a list of symptoms you should look out for. They will not all show themselves at once and early signs may bj mistaken for bad flu. HOWEVER, IF IT IS BACTERIAL MENINGITIS, THE PATIENT WILL BECOME VERY ILL AND DETERIORATE VERY QUICKLY. The illness may progress over one or two days, but it can develop in just a few hours. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 Useful FoodDrink TV/Radio TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 626 Mon 18 Nov 21:11/17 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 18 Novjmbjt ————————————————————————————— MENINGITIS (cont) THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS FOR BABIES ARE: * Fretfulness * Refusing feeds or vomiting * High pitched moaning or crying * Pale or blotchy skin SYMPTOMS YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR IN OLDER CHILDREN AND ADULTS: * Severe headache * High temperature * Vomiting * Dislike of bright light * Nick stiffness, joint pains * Drowsiness or confusion BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 Useful FoodDrink TV/Radio TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 626 Mon 18 Nov 22:30/21 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 18 Novjmbjt ————————————————————————————— MENINGITIS (cont) RED-PURPLE SPOTS OR BRUISES sometimes appear with some forms of meningitis. Thjsj can be anywhjte on the body, and they do not turn white when pressed. They are caused bz sjpticajmia - blood poisoning - and require immediate treatment. IF YOU SUSPECT MENINGITIS, CALL YOUR GP IMMEDIATELY. IF YOUR GP IS NOT AVAILABLE, GO STRAIGHT TO THE NEAREST CASUALTY DEPARTMENT. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful FoodDrink TV/Radio TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 626 Mon 18 Nov 21:31/45 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 18 Novjmbjt ————————————————————————————— MENINGITIS (cont) Furthjt Information: THE NATIONAL MENINGITIS TRUST Fjtn House Bath Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 3TJ Write for a copy of their leaflet 'About Meningitis' enclosing an RAE. Or, you can call 0800 994 994 and leave your name and adress for an info pack. If you stay on the line, details on how to get support will be given. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful FoodDrink TV/Radio TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 626 Mon 18 Nov 21:44/21 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 18 Novjmbjt ————————————————————————————— POP MEMORABILIA Records, autographs, musical instruments and posters are sold at auction for thousands of pounds - objects relating to The Beatles command the highest prices, followed by Elvis, The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix. Eric Knowles of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow talked about our appetite for pop nostalgia and says its worth keeping an eye on today's bands for collectables of the future. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful FoodDrink TV/Radio TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 626 Mon 18 Nov 21:41/42 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 18 Novjmbjt ————————————————————————————— POP MEMORABILIA (cont) Some of the items featured were: ITEM PRICE Ringo Starr's drum skin £50,000 Lyrics to 'Penny Lane' £150,000 Jimi Hendrix signed guitar £2000 Stones poster £300 There are three main dealers who specialise in valuing pop memorabilia. Unfortunately, they are all in London and local antiques dealers will probably not be able to advise - it is a specialist subject. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Useful FoodDrink TV/Radio TV LinksP626 CEEFAX 626 Mon 18 Nov 21:52/16 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 18 Novjmbjt ————————————————————————————— POP MEMORABILIA Furthjt Information: Bonhams (Collectors' Department) Tel: 0171 393 3900 Sothjbys Tel: 0171 493 8080 (They only deal with signed memorabilia and items that actually belonged to the band or star). Christie's Write to: Christie's South Kinsington 85 Old Brompton Road London SW7 3LD - enclose an RAE. 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