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RSV – Rising Levels – What Does This Mean?
Follow A WonderCare Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to learn more! Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus which most of us have actually had. It is the leading cause of bronchiolitis. The...
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The Rise of Acute Hepatitis in Children in Ireland
Since the WHO Disease Outbreak News on Acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was published on 15 April 2022, there have been continuing further...
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Trying to Conceive – The Beginning of your Journey
Deciding to try can feel like the hard part! For a man and woman trying to conceive, the biggest challenge can feel like making the decision! It’s a huge leap. Once we make that decision, it’s a big...
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Ear Infections in Children – A Guide for Parents!
Ear infections in children What is an ear infection? An ear infection is inflammation of the middle section of the ear which can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. An ear infection causes...
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Cough’s – What causes them and how to treat them in kids under 6!
Cough’s – What causes them and how to treat them! A cough is a bodies reflex to clear its airways of dust, irritants or mucus. The most common cause of cough is a cold and unfortunately it is known as...
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A WonderCare Guide to Invasive Group A Streptococci (iGAS)
A WonderCare Guide to Invasive Group A Streptococci (iGAS) What is Group A Streptococci (GAS)? GAS is a bacteria which lives on peoples skin and in their throat. Usually this doesn’t cause any...
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Antibiotic Shortage in Ireland – the six month story
Antibiotic Shortage in Ireland – the six month story What is this all about? There is a lot of chat about the current antibiotic shortage in Ireland, in the media and amongst worried parents. This is...
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LETTER TO LEO – 16th December 2022 Dear Taoiseach, It’s not often I’m embarrassed to be Irish, but as a pharmacist working within the confines of the Irish system today, I am. I spent five years in...
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A WonderCare Guide to Impetigo
Impetigo is a very contagious bacterial skin condition which most commonly affects children up to four years of age (approx 3%) but also affects about 2% of children from five to 14 years of age. It’s...
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Everything you need to know about insect repellents! First stop – listen to this 15 minute episode to help you choose which ingredients are best for you –...
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