Covid-19 Coronavirus - Advice for Parents

If your child has COVID-19 symptoms such as sudden onset of fever more than or equal to 38.0⁰C, cough, shortness of breath, anosmia, dysgeusia or ageusia (loss of sense of smell, distortion of sense of taste, loss of sense of taste), you can contact the practice and arrange a telephone consultation with a doctor to assess their symptoms.

The HSE & Public Health at the Department of Health have prepared specific advice for parents regarding any concerns you have about your children and cold / flu-like symptoms or contact with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19. You can see all the relevant advice for children between 3 months and up to 13 years of age, including information relating to school and childcare here: HSE Covid-19 Public Health Advice for Children aged 3 months to 13th birthday

Children from 13th birthday onwards are treated according to the COVID-19 / Coronavirus advice for adults. If your child is aged over 13, and has cold / flu-like symptoms or has been in contact with a suspected or confirmed case of Coronavirus, you can see all the relevant advice here: HSE Covid-19 Public Health Advice for Children Aged over 13 years