Tag: Teen Health
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Schoolies Alert: Recognising Meningococcal Disease Beyond the Flu Hangover
Overview: A Silent Threat for Schoolies Season As tens of thousands of students celebrate schoolies, health officials are issuing a crucial warning: meningococcal disease can resemble a simple flu or a hangover in its early stages. With 102 confirmed meningococcal cases reported in Australia this year, parents and teenagers are urged to learn the warning…
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Schoolies Health Alert: Meningococcal Disease Mistaken for Flu or a Hangover
Overview: A serious illness that can mimic common ailments As thousands of high school graduates prepare to celebrate schoolies across Australia, health officials are urging vigilance for meningococcal disease. While a fever, headache, and fatigue can resemble a flu or a night of celebration, meningococcal disease can progress rapidly and be life-threatening. With 102 confirmed…
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Schoolies warned: spot meningococcal disease before it’s mistaken for flu or a hangover
Beware the hidden danger of meningococcal disease during schoolies As tens of thousands of Australian teenagers prepare for schoolies season, health officials are urging families to stay vigilant for meningococcal disease, a potentially fatal illness that can mimic a flu-like illness or a hangover. This year, the country has already recorded 102 meningococcal cases, underscoring…
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Migraine Linked to Hypertension in Adolescents: New Study Findings
Overview: A Significant Association in Teens Recent findings published in Hypertension highlight a notable link between migraine and hypertension among adolescents. The study shows that teens who experience frequent or severe migraine episodes may have a higher likelihood of elevated blood pressure compared with their peers. While the exact mechanisms remain under investigation, researchers emphasize…
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Quit now! The expert’s guide to talking to children about vaping
Why talking to children about vaping matters The rise of vaping has brought a new set of challenges for parents and caregivers. While some teens see e-cigarettes as a harmless alternative to smoking, the reality is that vaping can introduce nicotine to developing brains and create a gateway to longer-term tobacco use. Experts emphasize that…
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Best Treatment for a Teen with a Hacking Cough: When to Treat at Home and When to See a Doctor
Understanding the Basics: Viral vs. Bacterial Coughs in Teens When a teenager develops a hacking cough, distinguishing between viral and bacterial infections helps guide treatment. Antibiotics target bacteria, not viruses, so most coughs in teens are viral and self-resolve with time and supportive care. Misusing antibiotics not only fails to help but can disrupt healthy…
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Dr Phil Kieran on Teen Coughs: The Best Approach for a Hacking Cough
Understanding the cough: viral versus bacterial When your teenager develops a hacking cough, it’s natural to wonder what the best treatment is. Dr. Phil Kieran emphasizes a practical starting point: trust your instincts. If you believe your child is significantly unwell and may need a doctor’s intervention, you are probably right. If you feel they…
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Deodorant Inhalation Misadventure: Teen’s Inquest Verdict
Coroner rules misadventure in teenager’s death after deodorant inhalation The Dublin District Coroner’s Court has ruled that the death of 14-year-old Sarah Mescall was a misadventure — an accidental death resulting from the use of a substance in that way. The inquest examined the circumstances surrounding the girl’s collapse after inhaling an aerosol deodorant and…
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Tragic Misadventure: Teenager’s Deodorant Inhalation Death Highlights Dangers of Inhalants
What happened to Sarah Mescall A 14-year-old girl from Kilnamona, Co Clare, died after inhaling deodorant spray, a coroner ruled as misadventure. The tragedy occurred after school on September 20, 2023, with Sarah Mescall deteriorating at home and subsequently passing away on September 25, 2023, at Crumlin Hospital in Dublin. The inquest highlighted that Sarah,…
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Tragic Inhalation Death of Irish Teen Highlights Dangers of Aerosol Substances
Overview of the case A devastating inquest has heard how a 14-year-old girl from County Clare died after inhaling the contents of an aerosol deodorant. Sarah Mescall, a second-year student from Cloongowna, Kilnamona, passed away in September 2023 following a sequence of events at home, hospital transfers, and a fatal lack of oxygen to the…