First aid saves lives – 10 reasons why you should know First Aid Research by the Irish Red Cross shows that only 5% of people in Ireland are First Aid…
How to help if your baby is choking
How to help if your baby is choking One of the top fears among parents is the risk of choking and this is not without cause. Choking is incredibly common,…
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand foot and mouth disease is a very common childhood illness which spreads rapidly and is particularly common in the early Autumn. In this article we explain how to spot…
Asthma – what is it and how to help
Asthma – what it is and how to help if someone is having an attack? We all know someone who has asthma. However, few of us would actually know what…
First Aid for Diabetes
First Aid for Diabetes The total number of people living with diabetes in Ireland is estimated to be 225,840 (www.diabetes.ie). In 2017 there were 564 deaths from diabetes in Ireland,…
Why Button Batteries are so Dangerous?
Why Button Batteries are so Dangerous? Button batteries burn. Often, the first anyone knows that a child swallowed a button battery is when they start vomiting blood. Sadly, this is…
Febrile Convulsion (Seizure)
What is a febrile convulsion? A febrile convulsion is a seizure, or a fit, that can happen when a child has a high temperature, usually over 39⁰C. Although they can…