First Aid Information

Tick-borne alpha-gal

What is the tick-borne disease alpha-gal and why does it cause an allergy to meat? More cases of alpha-gal are being reported in the UK. Alpha-gal can cause anaphylaxis in sufferers when they eat meat such as beef, pork, or lamb. Whilst it is rare more cases of the tick-borne disease are being reported in …

Hay Fever

At the start of the Hay Fever “season,” we look at what is Hay fever, its common causes and its management. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen. Pollen is a fine powdery substance released into the atmosphere by plants. This causes an allergic reaction known as rhinitis. “Rhinitis is when a reaction occurs …

Seizures

In first-aid, seizures are often grouped into three categories. Febrile seizure (or convulsions) Absence seizures Convulsive seizures Febrile seizure A febrile seizure is a fit that can happen when a child has a fever. They are relatively common and, in most cases, are worrying to see; however, they aren’t severe. Around one in 20 children …