winter illnesses

Doctor issues warning to parents after rise in bronchiolitis cases

Doctor issues warning to parents after rise in bronchiolitis cases

Bronchiolitis cases are rising. Bronchiolitis cases are rising rapidly in Ireland. The chest infection is incredibly common in babies and young children during this time of the year, but one Irish doctor says the illness is “back with a bang”. Dr. Niamh Lynch said bronchiolitis affects children under 2 mostly. She tweeted; “Bronchiolitis rarely gets […]

4 years ago

HSE issues warning after major increase in Norovirus cases

HSE issues warning after major increase in Norovirus cases

Norovirus cases are on the rise. The HSE has issued a warning to parents after an increase in norovirus cases. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has confirmed 735 cases this year. Less than 200 cases were recorded last winter. The stark rise in cases is a major concern for the HSE as the virus can […]

4 years ago