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HSE West and North West investigating three cases of meningococcal disease

The Department of Public Health West and North West is responding to two cases of confirmed infection and one probable case of infection of meningococcal disease in the West. Public Health were notified of the cases in early February, and concerns ...

15 Feb 2024 at 09:47

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Mum from Sligo urges parents to trust their instincts as part of national campaign for Meningitis Awareness Week

Jacintha McGowan from Sligo is urging all parents to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia and to trust their instincts and act fast if they suspect their child may be seriously ill. Jacintha (51) said, “My son Koray became ill in ...

17 Sept 2018 at 11:50

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Jimmy Carr says childhood meningitis battle in Irish hospital left him ‘close to death’

Jimmy Carr has said he was “close to death” when he was diagnosed with meningitis as a child. The comedian, 51, said he was treated in hospital in Ireland when he was still a toddler and was told he “nearly didn’t make it”. Speaking on the ...

16 Apr 2024 at 12:29

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Flu or Meningitis….would you know the difference?

ACT for Meningitis is issuing a warning as winter time is upon us. There is a higher risk of Meningitis during the winter months. As people spend a lot more time indoors and with close contact, germs are spread more easily. Also, coming ...

26 Nov 2016 at 16:30

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