Advertisement
News

Kerry teenager to speak at national conference on his experience of Long Covid

Jun 7, 2024 13:10 By radiokerrynews
Kerry teenager to speak at national conference on his experience of Long Covid
Share this article

A Kerry teenager is to address a major conference in Dublin tomorrow for patients, families and carers affected by Long Covid.

Sixteen-year-old Conor Flaherty from Caheranne Village, Tralee was invited to speak by Long Covid expert Professor John Lambert.

Conor was finally diagnosed two years ago, after a long battle to find out what was causing his symptoms, which included chronic fatigue, irregular heartbeat and nausea.

Advertisement

He missed a significant amount of school during this period, and is still travelling to Cork on a weekly basis for special oxygen therapy.

While still recovering, he's become a youth advisor and volunteer with the organisation 'Long Covid Kids'.

Conor says he feels it's important to let people know that there IS a road to recovery from Long Covid:

Advertisement

 

Share this article
Advertisement

RadioKerry Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.