The Health Service Executive (HSE) is advising people to be vigilant following an outbreak of meningitis at a creche in Co. Cavan.
It has been confirmed that two children attending the creche in Kilnaleck have contracted the infection.
The HSE is advising parents and carers to contact a doctor immediately if they suspect they or their child has symptoms or signs of meningococcal infection.
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Dr. Peter Finnegan is a public health specialist at the HSE.
He told Northern Sound that meningitis cases are very rare but very dangerous.
