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14/02/2014
Two Children In Co Cavan Creche Diagnosed With Meningitis
Health Service Executive (HSE) is warning parents to be warn for the signs of meningitis after diagnosed two children for the same nursery with meningitis.
The HSE visited the creche in Ballyheelan, Kinaleck and administered antibiotics to children and staff who have had close the kids and the fatal infection, they also provided to parent with information.
The infection often have a suddenly start and although most people recover it can be fatal for others. This disease usually appears in winter or spring and teenagers an children are most at risk even it can occur in any age group.
HSE warning people to contact their doctor immediately if they suspect have symptoms or signs of the infection.
(CVS)
The HSE visited the creche in Ballyheelan, Kinaleck and administered antibiotics to children and staff who have had close the kids and the fatal infection, they also provided to parent with information.
The infection often have a suddenly start and although most people recover it can be fatal for others. This disease usually appears in winter or spring and teenagers an children are most at risk even it can occur in any age group.
HSE warning people to contact their doctor immediately if they suspect have symptoms or signs of the infection.
(CVS)
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