ALT Top ten tips for parents this winter from our Emergency Consultant, Dr Paddy Fitzpatrick at Children's Health Ireland. 1. Remember childhood illness is common. 2. Get your child vaccinated against flu 3. Keep sick children at home. 4. Limit contacts for children under 3 years old. 5. Source reputable information. 6. Trust your gut with warning signs and knowing when to attend ED. 7. Managing symptoms like fevers and coughs by using panadol or ibuprofen. 8. If your child has asthma or wheeze, your healthcare provider will give you a plan of action. 9. If you're unsure what to do, look online first at HSEs undertheweather.ie, talk to experienced family members, seek community medical help. 10. Only attend EDs when serious breathing difficulties occur, dehydration, extremely drowsy or difficult to wake, fever under 3 months of age or there is a rash that won't disappear