It comes as cases of the bacterial infection Strep A have been increasing
A children's hospital in Belfast has postponed all routine procedures to deal with "significant pressures."
In a statement, the Belfast Trust said the "difficult" decision was taken to allow staff to care for children with serious or time critical illness at this time.They stated that they understand parents may be "very concerned" if their child is experiencing symptoms of infection, and urged all parents to check the Belfast Trust's online symptom checker for further advice.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
What you need to know about Strep A including symptoms, advice and when to see a doctorAt least nine children across the UK are known to have died from invasive Strep A infection - but what does it cause and what steps can be taken?
Lire la suite »
Tributes to Belfast pupil who died from Strep A illnessThe young girl was a P2 pupil at Black Mountain Primary School
Lire la suite »
Strep A: Pupil dies at Belfast school which reported caseA five-year-old girl who attended a Belfast primary school which reported a severe case of strepA has died
Lire la suite »
Five-year-old girl dies from reported Strep A case in BelfastThe schoolgirl had been admitted to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children
Lire la suite »
Strep A and scarlet fever: Can adults catch the bacterial illness?A five-year-old schoolgirl has died in Belfast after contracting the Strep A infection
Lire la suite »
Antibiotics for Strep A could be given in schools after deaths of eight childrenPreventative antibiotics could be given to children at schools affected by Strep A infections, the schools minister has confirmed.
Lire la suite »