Meningitis outbreak: 7 symptoms every parent need to be aware of
The HSE is now warning parents (and the public in general) to be vigilant about symptoms of meningitis. Mums and dads are being urged to check their children’s vaccination records, and be on the look-out for symptoms such as: Unusual crying Vomiting and refusing feeds Pale and blotchy skin Loss of appetite Staring expression Being […]
7 years ago
Rates of meningitis up since last year and HSE warn parents to ensure children are vaccinated
There have been three fatalities in recent weeks. The Health Service Executive has issued a warning to parents and the general public to be vigilant following an increase in the number of meningitis reportings. Parents, in particular, are being urged to check their children’s vaccination records following 11 diagnosed cases and three fatalities directly attributed to the infection between the […]
8 years ago
Mum shares devastating photo of her son’s final moments to highlight symptoms of meningitis
Meningitis is one of those words that strikes fear into the heart of every parent. Every rash that appears when our kids are ill triggers the panic button and we pray that it has nothing to do with this life-threatening disease. Cases of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia have halved in Ireland in the past ten […]
10 years ago