Infection results in mild or no symptoms in most cases, but can become serious if it spreads past the digestive system and becomes invasive
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But figures are likely to be an underestimate as testing has declined since end of pandemic
Cases in 2024 surpassed total number during Covid-19 years
Sexually transmitted infections also rose, Health Protection Surveillance Centre says
Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated against infection, which is potentially life threatening in young babies
Nearly half of all outbreaks of the contagious skin disease last year were in nursing homes
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
Latest figures from HPSC show largest recorded number of cases of virus for at least seven years
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
Number of hospitals have brought in visitor restrictions, while in some cases patients and visitors are being required to wear face covering when attending
Official statistics show the number of cases involving the most common infections started to reduce last year
Health service chief urges people to attend A&E only if very ill or in an emergency situation
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
Uptake of the nasal spray flu vaccine for children is at just under 16 per cent
Latest figures show 567 cases in Ireland up to November 9th, compared to 18 cases in 2023
HSE considering the need for a new vaccine programme
Variant of virus causing concern in Africa, and now detected in Sweden, different to strain seen in State in 2022
Dr Muiris Houston: Given the latest summer surge, experts are doubtful that a winter seasonality is in the offing
More than 850 cases and 320 hospitalisations in one week, according to Health Protection Surveillance Centre
Temperatures soaring above 40 degrees in Europe puts holidaymakers at higher risk of short-term and long-term injury
More than 1,000 confirmed cases of disease as numbers in hospital with infections rises from 312 to 486
More than 170 people in Irish hospitals with virus but there were no deaths or admissions to intensive care last week
Data released amid rising cases of the infectious disease across Europe and elsewhere
Whooping cough is a highly infectious bacterial disease involving the lungs and airways
Government has terminated a special sick pay scheme for the tiny proportion of staff who have developed long Covid and can no longer work
One fatality as a result of measles since start of year following outbreak across Europe
HPSC calls for concerted efforts to reverse trends as figures show young adults and gay men are worst affected groups
One outbreak of the disease is being reported by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre
More than 36,000 cases of the disease were recorded across Europe in 2022, says WHO and ECDC
Newest case confirmed on Thursday evening, with another suspected case being investigated
Latest figures come after man died from highly contagious disease earlier this month
NI health authorities warn of inevitable rise in case due to ‘alarming rise’ of outbreaks in Europe and UK
New figures from HPSC follow death of man (48) from viral illness last week
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