Kid's health

Over 42,000 children registered for COVID-19 vaccine in Ireland

Over 42,000 children registered for COVID-19 vaccine in Ireland

The HSE is pleasantly surprised by the uptake so far. Over 42,000 children aged between 12 and 15 have registered for their COVID-19, the HSE has confirmed. Paul Reid admitted he was “pleasantly surprised” by the high number of children being registered. There are an estimated 280,000 children in the cohort. The head of the […]

5 years ago

Dads are far more likely to give children junk food, says new study

Dads are far more likely to give children junk food, says new study

“Daddy got us Happy Meals!” Does this sound familiar to you? Well, then you are not alone, apparently. According to a new study, mums are the ones who worry about sugar-content and how many pieces of broccoli their little eat (or not eat) at dinner. Dads, on the other hands, are far less likely to […]

5 years ago

Know how to spot whether your child has simple cough OR in fact pneumonia

Know how to spot whether your child has simple cough OR in fact pneumonia

It’s one of those things that none of us ever want to be complacent about. Pneumonia can be fatal, so, it’s paramount we take measures to inform ourselves and our family how to steer clear of it and how to spot it. Pneumonia causes the tiny air sacs in the lungs to swell and become […]

8 years ago