Health Protection Surveillance Centre Infection results in mild or no symptoms in most cases, but can become serious if it spreads past the digestive system and becomes invasive
Thu Jul 24 2025 - 11:07
FSAI recalls various ready meals found in Tesco, SuperValu, Centra and Aldi
Wed Jul 23 2025 - 15:28
But figures are likely to be an underestimate as testing has declined since end of pandemic
Wed Jun 25 2025 - 17:25
Cases in 2024 surpassed total number during Covid-19 years
Tue Jun 24 2025 - 04:00
Sexually transmitted infections also rose, Health Protection Surveillance Centre says
Fri May 02 2025 - 13:52
Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated against infection, which is potentially life threatening in young babies
Tue Mar 25 2025 - 13:15
Nearly half of all outbreaks of the contagious skin disease last year were in nursing homes
Sun Mar 09 2025 - 19:00
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
Sat Feb 22 2025 - 06:00
Latest figures from HPSC show largest recorded number of cases of virus for at least seven years
Thu Jan 09 2025 - 16:01
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
Fri Jan 03 2025 - 12:38
Number of hospitals have brought in visitor restrictions, while in some cases patients and visitors are being required to wear face covering when attending
Thu Jan 02 2025 - 18:24
Official statistics show the number of cases involving the most common infections started to reduce last year
Thu Jan 02 2025 - 06:00
Health service chief urges people to attend A&E only if very ill or in an emergency situation
Fri Dec 27 2024 - 15:22
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
Sun Dec 22 2024 - 20:28
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