Ireland
New high in flu-like infections
Wednesday, 7 January 2009 16:21The Health Protection Surveillance Centre says the rate of influenza-like illness in the country is the highest seen since the winter of 2000-2001.
During the first week of January, more than 100 people out of every 100,000 have been diagnosed with influenza or an influenza-like illness, according to the latest figures.
The agency is urging people in high-risk categories, such as those over 65 and children with chronic conditions, to get vaccinated.
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