Claire
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Two weeks ago, when reacting to the 2022/23 school attendance report, the Minister for Education was dismissive of illness as being a factor.
Today, a separate report shows that child admissions to adult ICU *more than doubled* in 2023.
Links in next post.
Today, a separate report shows that child admissions to adult ICU *more than doubled* in 2023.
Links in next post.
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June 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Two weeks ago, when reacting to the 2022/23 school attendance report, the Minister for Education was dismissive of illness as being a factor.
Today, a separate report shows that child admissions to adult ICU *more than doubled* in 2023.
Links in next post.
Today, a separate report shows that child admissions to adult ICU *more than doubled* in 2023.
Links in next post.
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Two of our members, Sinead O'Brien & Dr. Ciara Steele, were on Highland Radio this week to discuss the alarming trend in school absence and what can be done to reduce the spread of illness in schools. Here, Ciara discusses the importance of ventilation. Part 1/3
May 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Two of our members, Sinead O'Brien & Dr. Ciara Steele, were on Highland Radio this week to discuss the alarming trend in school absence and what can be done to reduce the spread of illness in schools. Here, Ciara discusses the importance of ventilation. Part 1/3
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On Long Covid day-this evidenced opinion piece
by experienced journalist Tess Finch-Lees is well worth a read!
The included video allows insight into long covid as experienced by children.
Focussing on #cleanair strategies can help prevent further harm
tessfinchlees.blogspot.com/2025/03/long...
by experienced journalist Tess Finch-Lees is well worth a read!
The included video allows insight into long covid as experienced by children.
Focussing on #cleanair strategies can help prevent further harm
tessfinchlees.blogspot.com/2025/03/long...
Long-Covid Awareness Day. 5 years on, our kids are getting sicker
This article is dedicated to children & young people everywhere living with Long Covid, especially: William👇 & Marcie, Jay, Lilly & Evelyn ...
tessfinchlees.blogspot.com
March 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
On Long Covid day-this evidenced opinion piece
by experienced journalist Tess Finch-Lees is well worth a read!
The included video allows insight into long covid as experienced by children.
Focussing on #cleanair strategies can help prevent further harm
tessfinchlees.blogspot.com/2025/03/long...
by experienced journalist Tess Finch-Lees is well worth a read!
The included video allows insight into long covid as experienced by children.
Focussing on #cleanair strategies can help prevent further harm
tessfinchlees.blogspot.com/2025/03/long...
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Children are sick more often and dealing with Long Covid. SARS-CoV-2 weakens immune systems & raising illness risk. Politicians must ensure clean school air for now & future pandemics.
ANALYSIS: Why are B.C. kids sick all the time? Health experts explain. www.surreynowleader.com/opinion/anal...
ANALYSIS: Why are B.C. kids sick all the time? Health experts explain. www.surreynowleader.com/opinion/anal...
ANALYSIS: Why are B.C. kids sick all the time? Health experts explain
The consequences of repeated COVID-19 infections are now becoming clear in B.C., across Canada and around the world
www.surreynowleader.com
January 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Children are sick more often and dealing with Long Covid. SARS-CoV-2 weakens immune systems & raising illness risk. Politicians must ensure clean school air for now & future pandemics.
ANALYSIS: Why are B.C. kids sick all the time? Health experts explain. www.surreynowleader.com/opinion/anal...
ANALYSIS: Why are B.C. kids sick all the time? Health experts explain. www.surreynowleader.com/opinion/anal...
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Many of those admitted for influenza will then get Covid-19 in hospital through nosocomial infection. Co-infection with both flu and Covid leads to increased morbidity and mortality, and increased duration of hospital stay. Yet little to no airborne infection control.
news.sky.com/story/festiv...
news.sky.com/story/festiv...
'Festive flu' warning: 'Tidal wave' of infections leads to 70% jump in hospital cases
The boss of NHS England is urging people to get vaccinated before Christmas to protect against serious illness and "festive flu".
news.sky.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Many of those admitted for influenza will then get Covid-19 in hospital through nosocomial infection. Co-infection with both flu and Covid leads to increased morbidity and mortality, and increased duration of hospital stay. Yet little to no airborne infection control.
news.sky.com/story/festiv...
news.sky.com/story/festiv...
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Just walked through clinic waiting room (cancer hospital) and majority of people don't have masks on. Are these pts not told that they're vulnerable to infection? I suppose if your oncologist isn't wearing a mask , why would you?
Anyway, here's me
Anyway, here's me
November 28, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Just walked through clinic waiting room (cancer hospital) and majority of people don't have masks on. Are these pts not told that they're vulnerable to infection? I suppose if your oncologist isn't wearing a mask , why would you?
Anyway, here's me
Anyway, here's me
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Blood vessel wall (endothelial) inflammation as a key to multi-organ complications of Covid and #LongCovid
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Endothelial inflammation in COVID-19
Disrupted endothelial function underlies the multiorgan complications of COVID-19
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November 28, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Blood vessel wall (endothelial) inflammation as a key to multi-organ complications of Covid and #LongCovid
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science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Shouldn’t we be advising pregnant women to avoid covid www.news-medical.net/news/2024111...
Pandemic linked to 16% rise in babies born with heart defects
The proportion of babies born with a congenital heart abnormality increased by 16 per cent after the first year of the pandemic, according to research at City St George's, University of London and pub...
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November 19, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Shouldn’t we be advising pregnant women to avoid covid www.news-medical.net/news/2024111...
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This sign I saw today on a local pharmacy illustrates exactly the effect a high prevalence of infectious disease in the community has on healthcare:
Increased demand (very high workload)
Reduced supply (staff sickness)
Increased demand (very high workload)
Reduced supply (staff sickness)
November 18, 2024 at 5:46 PM
This sign I saw today on a local pharmacy illustrates exactly the effect a high prevalence of infectious disease in the community has on healthcare:
Increased demand (very high workload)
Reduced supply (staff sickness)
Increased demand (very high workload)
Reduced supply (staff sickness)