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Lucy Wigley

What parents need to know about the Oropouche ‘sloth virus’ - we spoke to a Doctor

Mother and baby sloth.

Parents hearing about the Oropouche or 'sloth virus' for the first time, might naturally be concerned. We spoke to a Doctor to find out how it might affect children and what caregivers need to know. 

Concerns about childhood illness and caring for a child who is unwell, is one of the hardest part of being a parent. Whooping cough made a comeback recently, and spikes in scarlet fever cases are often reported. Whenever a virus makes the news, it's often accompanied by worried parents wondering what information to arm themselves with, and what they need to know.

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