HSE warning

HSE warns parents after man dressed as worker arrives at disabled child’s home

HSE warns parents after man dressed as worker arrives at disabled child’s home

“Always request identification from all staff calling to homes to provide home support” The HSE has issued a warning to parents after a man posing as a worker arrived at the home of a disabled child amid abduction fears. The Health Service Executive asked parents to ask for identification if anyone from the HSE is […]

3 years ago

HSE urges parents to keep children with Hand, Foot and Mouth disease out of school

HSE urges parents to keep children with Hand, Foot and Mouth disease out of school

Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease is highly contagious. The HSE is urging parents to keep children with Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease out of school and other childcare facilities. Parents have been told to beware of the symptoms of the disease, which is highly contagious. The HSE tweeted, “Hand Foot, and Mouth is a common […]

3 years ago

HSE issues advice for parents if their child starts choking

HSE issues advice for parents if their child starts choking

The HSE has issued a warning to parents after two children died in choking-related incidents in Ireland this month. The HSE has urged parents to ensure they know what to do if a child starts choking. They shared the below advice following the two tragedies. The HSE stated that it is common for babies and […]

3 years ago

Concerns about increase in chickenpox cases in Ireland

Concerns about increase in chickenpox cases in Ireland

There has been an increase in hospitalisations this year. The HSE has issued a warning to parents about an increase in chickenpox cases. Doctors are concerned about the stark rise in cases, as well as a jump in hospitalisations. They are urging parents to be aware of the symptoms and risks associated with the virus. […]

4 years ago