'If you feel your child has very serious, urgent symptoms that cannot wait, please do not delay in bringing them to your nearest Emergency Department'
Parents are being urged to be aware of a common respiratory viral infection as cases rise across Northern Ireland at this time of year.
“Most of these are caused by a virus known as RSV . RSV often affects children under two years old. In most cases it usually causes a mild or moderate illness but there are certain high risk groups where the disease can be severe. Mairead Donnelly, Head of Health Visiting and School Nursing adds: “We should all remain vigilant with the continued risk of COVID-19 and other infections in the community and there are some steps you can take at home to treat symptoms and to help you know when to seek professional advice.
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