Parents seek clarity on coronavirus 

A GP looks at the facts and myths on pain and fever management during Covid-19 

Dr Sinead Beirne

DESPITE Covid-19 being widely reported around the world, a survey of 454 parents in Ireland found some ‘Covid confusion’, with more than one-quarter saying there’s too much contradictory information around treating virus symptoms, like fever in children.

Three in 10 parents are confused about whether their child can take ibuprofen to treat potential Covid-19 symptoms. This confusion led to 21% letting common ailments (e.g. sore throats, nasal/sinus congestion, fever) go untreated during the pandemic.