by The Dadsnet | Apr 28, 2022 | Age 4-5, Age 6-9, Health
The number of investigated cases of hepatitis among children under 10 has risen to 111 up to April 20, health officials have confirmed. Most of the cases of liver inflammation were in children under five, though a small number of cases in children over 11 are also... 
by The Dadsnet | Feb 21, 2022 | Age 4-5, Age 6-9, Health, The Daily Dad
Parents and guardians of children aged between five and 11 years old can book Covid-19 vaccine appointments online from today. Dr Lucy Jessop, director of public health at the National Immunisation Office, said that the HSE is expanding access to clinics for parents... 
by Mickey Deacon | Jan 4, 2022 | Age 10-13, Age 6-9
Parents can now register children aged five to 11 for Covid-19 vaccines, with the rollout set to begin imminently. Registration can be done online, and parents will receive a text message confirming their appointment. The HSE has urged the public to consider bringing... 
by Sam Clancy | Dec 9, 2021 | Age 4-5, Age 6-9, Health
The rollout is expected to take place from next month. A plan to offer Covid-19 vaccinations to children aged five to 11 will be published within days, the Taoiseach has said. On Wednesday, the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac) recommended to Government... 
by The Dadsnet | Nov 16, 2021 | Age 14-17
Teenagers aged 16 and 17 are being encouraged to come forward for a second dose of coronavirus vaccine as officials said they are “more and more reassured” about the safety of jabs in children. A second vaccine dose should be given at least 12 weeks after a first one,...