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Bird flu reported in Monaghan after samples from turkey flock test positive

Avian bird flu has been reported in County Monaghan after samples taken from a turkey flock produced a positive result. Restriction zones and surveillance measures are reportedly being set up around the affected area. The news, which was confirmed ...

22 Nov 2021 at 13:00

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Irish public told not to handle dead or sick birds as 3rd case of avian flu reported

The public are being reminded not to handle dead or sick birds as a third case of avian flu has been reported. The Department of Agriculture issued the reminder today after confirmation of the disease in an egg-laying flock in Castleblayney. A ...

01 Dec 2021 at 17:57

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Warning: Early onset of winter flu predicted

A warning has been given about the possible early onset of winter flu, which could reach its height at the end of this year. An earlier onset of winter flu – peaking over early December and January – is possible, according to the European ...

01 Oct 2021 at 11:27

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Donnelly to update Cabinet on pressures faced by hospitals

The Cabinet is to be updated on the pressures hospitals are facing after the Health Minister warned that the situation is likely to get worse in the coming weeks. Nurses union the INMO counted a record high of 931 people waiting on ...

04 Jan 2023 at 17:00

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HSE Dublin and Midlands urges people in Kildare to get winter vaccines ahead of Christmas

The HSE is urging all those eligible to get their winter vaccines ahead of Christmas to protect themselves, and their family and friends from the worst impacts of flu and COVID-19. According to the HSE, we are now seeing flu ...

16 Dec 2024 at 11:30

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Fears health service could face greatest ever pressure as viruses surge

Ireland’s health service is set to experience greater pressure than ever before in coming weeks due to the spread of winter viruses, the HSE has predicted. It is expected up to 900 patients could be admitted to hospital ...

22 Dec 2022 at 19:48

HSE urges eligible groups to come forward for free flu vaccine

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HSE urges eligible groups to come forward for flu vaccine

As flu season approaches, the HSE is asking people to come forward and get their free flu vaccine if it is recommended for them. The HSE says the flu vaccine will help protect those most at risk of serious illness from ...

04 Oct 2021 at 17:09

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New research reveals that 60% of adults are concerned about contracting the flu since the arrival of COVID-19

New research conducted on behalf of Boots Ireland has revealed 6 in 10 adults (60%) claim that they are concerned about contracting the flu since the arrival of COVID-19. While levels of concern are quite consistent ...

05 Oct 2021 at 11:22

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No new flu cases recorded but caution urged amongst elderly

There were no new flu cases recorded last week, with just two cases in total reported so far in the country this year. Neither of those two flu cases reported required hospitalisation. This is the second week in a ...

12 Nov 2021 at 16:58

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People urged to stay at home when feeling unwell amid rising Covid-19 and flu cases

People have been urged stay home if they have flu-like symptom by HSE Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Colm Henry due to concerns over the rising number of new cases of Covid-19. Dr Henry was speaking on RTÉ's Morning ...

21 Dec 2022 at 17:00

No recorded cases of flu circulation in Ireland

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No recorded cases of flu transmission in Ireland

There have been no confirmed cases of flu virus circulation so far this year, it has been confirmed. However, the HSE is advising people that getting a flu jab early is the best way to protect themselves. Last ...

20 Oct 2021 at 11:28

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Irish parents urged to keep sick children at home ahead of schools reopening

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is urging parents to keep sick children at home due to high levels of respiratory viruses in the community. Professor Breda Smyth made the appeal as flu, Covid-19 and ...

04 Jan 2023 at 16:30

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