FOR PARENTS

  1. If we or our children are feeling unwell, we need to do the right thing. Here’s what the HSE is telling us to do. (16th March 2022)
    • ” If you have symptoms of COVID-19
      If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, even mild ones, you should:
      • self-isolate (stay in your room) until 48 hours after your symptoms are mostly or fully gone
      • wear a face mask if you have to be around other people
      • Do these even if you completed your first round of COVID-19 vaccination, had a booster, or had COVID-19 in the past.”
    • “Symptoms of COVID-19” (copied from HSE website, 16th March 2022)
      The most common symptoms of COVID-19 (coronavirus) are:
      • fever (high temperature – 38 degrees Celsius or above) – including having chills
      • dry cough
      • fatigue (tiredness)

COVID-19 symptoms can be like symptoms of cold, flu or hay fever.

Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of COVID-19 include:

      • loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this could mean they’re completely gone or just different to normal
      • nasal congestion (runny or blocked nose)
      • conjunctivitis (also known as red eye or pink eye)
      • sore throat
      • headache
      • muscle or joint pain (aches and pains)
      • different types of skin rash
      • nausea or vomiting
      • diarrhoea
      • chills or dizzinessSevere Symptoms
        Symptoms of severe COVID‐19 include:
        • shortness of breath or breathing difficulties
        • loss of appetite
        • confusion
        • pain or pressure in the chest
        • fever (high temperature – 38 degrees Celsius or above)You may not have all of the symptoms or your symptoms may be mild.

You can still get infected if you are fully vaccinated. But your symptoms may be mild.

It can take up to 14 days after you are infected for symptoms to show. You can spread COVID-19 during this time.”

  1. The ‘Support-4-Parents’ page of this website. It was created during school lockdown. There’s lots there for you, some of which may be of use for you or others right now:
    1. Supports:
      1. help with your health, especially your mental health, caring for yourself
      2. tips on managing worries—for you or your child
      3. tips on managing isolation
      4. tips on sleeping better
      5. help for older children or teenagers
      6. support for vulnerable people, old people, and people who’ve lost their jobs
      7. helplines if it’s just all too much at this time.
    2. Information: 
      1. sources of Accurate Information about covid-19
      2. health advice

Parents, we have lots for you on our Support-4-Parents Page.  

FOR CHILDREN

Dear students, 

Having covid isn’t easy for anyone. Staying indoors, maybe feeling sick, maybe feeling bored.

You will soon be back in school with your friends. You are doing the right thing right now by staying away from others, just in case you give covid to someone else. The best way to limit covid spreading is for people to stay home when they have it or might have it. 

So, thank you for doing the right thing, and keep being you, keep being awesome!

Don’t forget the MANY great games and websites on our KIDS-Fun page! Explore the different links under the different headings. So much to learn, so much to enjoy, a lot of fun. Enjoy! 

(This page was begun March 12th 2020 and last updated 16th March 2022)