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
Health Protection Surveillance Centre
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
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‘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
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Flu jab uptake among HSE healthcare workers ‘dismal’ with only 29% vaccinated
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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
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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
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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
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Uptake in Ireland has dropped slightly despite recent success
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
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Hospitalised cases of the virus rose to 165 in 2023, more than twice the level of the previous year
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
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Covid cases rise by more than 60% in last fortnight, mainly affecting the elderly
But figures are likely to be an underestimate as testing has declined since end of pandemic
Slapped cheek virus cases surge in Ireland
Cases in 2024 surpassed total number during Covid-19 years
Number of measles cases 50 times higher last year than in 2023, data shows
Sexually transmitted infections also rose, Health Protection Surveillance Centre says
Record number of whooping cough cases reported last year
Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated against infection, which is potentially life threatening in young babies
Scabies outbreaks rise by 96% in Ireland
Nearly half of all outbreaks of the contagious skin disease last year were in nursing homes
‘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
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
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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
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Official statistics show the number of cases involving the most common infections started to reduce last year
Numbers needing hospital care with flu at ‘upper end’ of HSE predictions
Health service chief urges people to attend A&E only if very ill or in an emergency situation
Flu hospitalisations expected to double in coming 10 days
There could be up to 900 flu cases in hospitals countrywide by end of year, HSE chief clinical director warns, with cases expected to peak in early January
Ireland heading into ‘peak’ flu season as hospitalisations rise
Uptake of the nasal spray flu vaccine for children is at just under 16 per cent
Whooping cough cases in country increase by 3,000% in a year
Latest figures show 567 cases in Ireland up to November 9th, compared to 18 cases in 2023
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