Why are high numbers of children attending emergency departments?
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Why are high numbers of children attending emergency departments?

Nick Evans Health journalist

Since lockdown eased and lifted, hospitals have been reporting a surge in presentations usually seen in winter

Emergency departments (EDs) are reportedly seeing very high numbers of young children for this time of year.

Emergency Nurse. 29, 5, 14-15. doi: 10.7748/en.29.5.14.s10

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