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
The HSE may have identified the twelfth case of meningitis in just a few weeks
It is believed that the cases are not linked. Last week the HSE urged people to be vigilant as 11 cases of meningitis had broken out over the course of just a few weeks. Three fatalities occurred as a direct result of the infection and parents were asked to ensure that their child is fully vaccinated. 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