Flu cases among people aged 65 and older up by almost 25% over past week
Number hospitalised with flu falls to 692 from 815 the previous week
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Emergency departments face unprecedented demand, but drop in people presenting with flu
Cases rise despite fall in hospitalisations as officials continue to encourage vaccination and mitigation
Flu: More than 1,000 people expected in hospital with peak projected for Christmas week
‘Unprecedented’ demand on emergency departments this season with 17 influenza deaths reported to date
Flu cases: 17 deaths so far this winter, figures show
Virus continuing to increase across all indicators but is at ‘very high levels’ among those aged 15 and under
Flu cases continue to rise as hospitalisations increase almost 20%
Emergency departments experiencing unprecedented numbers, says HSE
Minister appeals to public to get flu jab amid ‘very severe’ strain
Flu season expected to peak over Christmas, with current strain particularly virulent among children under 15
The Irish Times view on the flu wave: an early and unwelcome visitor
Surge exposes the fault lines in a health service operating at the limits of capacity
Flu jab uptake among HSE healthcare workers ‘dismal’ with only 29% vaccinated
‘Maybe staff are not standing in solidarity with patients as much as we could be, and that’s a tricky thing to say,’ Medical Council president says
Number of people hospitalised with flu increases by almost 60% in two weeks
Highest number of cases reported last week were in children aged 0 to 14, who accounted for 1,022 instances
Flu strain H3N2: how prepared is the HSE for a winter surge?
A highly virulent flu strain, slow vaccine uptake and bed shortages among HSE’s problems
Flu season has started weeks early with ‘significant pressures’ expected on hospitals
Almost 2,000 new influenza cases were reported in the week ending November 29th, double the previous week
Flu: What are the symptoms and when should I stay out of the office?
Cases are on an upward trajectory and are expected to peak around Christmas
Equivalent of two large hospitals needed to deal with expected Irish flu surge, doctors warn
Irish Medical Organisation says flu cases will require equivalent of two large hospitals
‘Challenging’ winter flu season could see surge in hospitalisations around Christmas time
There could be between 750 and 1,500 hospitalisations from Christmas week, HSE says
Six flu deaths in Ireland as virus arrives ‘much earlier’ this year
Cases rising early from a low level, with calls for those eligible to get vaccinated
Dr Muiris Houston: An early and potentially severe flu season is here. Get your vaccine
Have you had your vaccine? You really should
Doctors and chefs on what they eat when sick: ‘It’s what my family has used for generations’
From hacking coughs and sore throats to flus and hangovers, these foods will help get you back to yourself
Flu vaccine uptake among health workers in 2024 lowest in seven years
More than 23,000 cases of influenza notified to health officials between October and end of February
HSE cancels tender for enhanced flu vaccine due to cost
Enhanced flu vaccines are designed to better protect those aged 65 or older from severe illness and hospitalisation
Bird flu: Almost 16,000 birds to be slaughtered after second outbreak in Tyrone
Temporary control zones have been established and all poultry at site will be ‘humanely culled’
Bird flu ‘could very well become the next pandemic’, says Irish virologist
Department of Agriculture and public health specialists consider risk manageable as no other animal species infected here
‘This is a disaster waiting to happen, and it will happen’: Ireland’s falling child vaccine rates
While most children in the State continue to receive vaccines, there has been significant slip in uptake since 2020. This has consequences for us all, warn medical experts
Bird flu: Why are outbreaks happening and should I be worried?
There is concern for poultry flocks in border counties, including Cavan and Monaghan, where most of the Irish poultry sector is concentrated
Surge in flu cases as almost 4,000 fall ill in first week of the year
Latest figures from HPSC show largest recorded number of cases of virus for at least seven years
More hospital appointments to be cancelled due to cold snap, HSE says
Cold snap comes as country experiences surge in winter illnesses such as flu
Why are so many people getting the flu?
The flu virus spreads through coughs and sneezes and can live on hands and surfaces for 24 hours. If you reckon you have it, it’s best to stay at home
Ireland experiencing significant surge in flu with 2,319 confirmed cases over Christmas week
Number of hospitals have brought in visitor restrictions, while in some cases patients and visitors are being required to wear face covering when attending
Hospital flu cases top 1,000 as health system ‘under pressure’
HSE says restrict New Year contacts if you are symptomatic, with influenza hospitalisations doubling in a week
Almost 1,000 people in hospital with flu as those with symptoms urged to avoid parties
‘Peak flu’ expected in next fortnight as HSE reiterates advice on hand hygiene and cough etiquette
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