Parents urged to vaccinate kids as just 27% of 5-11s are registered
The HSE had expected this part of the roll-out to go more slowly than with older people. It has been a few week since the Covid-19 vaccination program in Ireland was extended to the five-11-year-old cohort of children. However, as of last Thursday, just 27 percent of Irish children in this age group were registered […]
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Covid could turn kids into fussy eaters or make mealtimes harder for kids with sensory issues
This after-effect can be difficult to deal with, but the experts have tips to make it easier. Children who have been infected with Covid-19 may experience a distorted sense of smell or taste afterward, which could lead to them developing issues with food, experts say. “Parosmia” is a condition that can occur after viral infection […]
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Dr. Tony Holohan issues warning to parents as Covid restrictions are lifted
Case numbers are finally decreasing across the country. Dr. Tony Holohan has urged parents to vaccinate their children. Following the end of Covid restrictions in Ireland, the CMO has warned that children are now at an even greater risk. He fears the removal of Covid measures may lead to a spike in cases, especially in […]
4 years ago
US schools asking parents to work as teachers due staff shortages getting “so bad”
“We can’t keep up.” The Covid-19 pandemic has left school districts around the US struggling to fill teaching roles in their classrooms – so much so that parents are now being asked to fulfil those roles. Many districts have seen staffing shortages due to teachers either coming down with the virus or quitting the profession […]
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Wexford primary school forced to close until next month due to Covid outbreak
The closure is a “vital health and safety precaution for all.” A primary school in Co. Wexford has been forced to close its doors until next month due to an outbreak of Covid-19. The school, which recorded more than 30 cases, has blamed the outbreak on “serious flaws” with the HSE’s revised close contact rules, […]
4 years ago
Mum calls out creche for sending son home over his mild cough- but does she have a point?
“I’m paying €1,645 a month for this, I don’t get money off for having them at home” One mum has expressed her outrage after her son was sent home from creche because he had a mild cough. Due to the current Covid guidelines, anyone with suspected Covid symptoms must isolate and get tested. However, the […]
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