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Seven young children given adult dose of Covid vaccine by mistake

Seven young children given adult dose of Covid vaccine by mistake

One child experienced fatigue as a side-effect. Seven young children in Ireland were given an adult dose of a Covid-19 vaccine by mistake, according to the health products regulator. In a statement to JOE, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) said no suspected side effects were reported in six of the young children, while one […]

4 years ago

The HSE has warned about how certain ‘fake’ cosmetics can seriously harm your health

The HSE has warned about how certain ‘fake’ cosmetics can seriously harm your health

Of all possible things, don’t let a dodgy Kylie Jenner cosmetic set ruin Christmas. Counterfeit ‘high end’ beauty products sold online and in certain stores have been found to contain dangerous substances, including arsenic and lead. The issue was raised after the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) and Health Service Executive (HSE) carried out tests […]

9 years ago

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