My son was bitten by a tick and this is what I think other parents need to know
The good weather has arrived which means lots of outdoor play. Like most children, the first thing that my kids wanted to do was throw on their summer shorts and run outside. While fresh air and playing in the sunshine are great for young children there are some things you should be aware of if […]
4 years ago
Lyme disease warning: HSE urges caution over tick bites ahead of the summer
Do you know how to prevent bites?
9 years ago
Devastated by Lyme disease: ‘Doctors thought it was all in her head…’
A mum from Donegal is advocating for better awareness of Lyme disease after it took seven years for her daughter to receive a diagnosis. Lyme disease is a bacterial illness transmitted by ticks infected with the disease. It is thought to be affecting hundreds of Irish people and cause for concern has risen as it […]
10 years ago
Lyme Disease: It’s a Problem – A US Mum on How to Stay Vigilant
One afternoon, when my two-year old son woke up from his nap and we reconnected, I ran my fingers through his hair and felt a lump. Thinking it was a bit of porridge (it was and remains his favorite styling product) I took a closer look to remove it. That’s when I saw it: black […]
11 years ago
HSE Issues Summer Lyme Disease Warning
Outdoorsy types have been warned to take precautions against tick bites to reduce their risk of contracting Lyme disease. A bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected ticks, Lyme disease can, in a small number of cases, cause severe debilitating heart and nervous system disease. Warning signs include neurological symptoms, such as temporary paralysis of the […]
11 years ago