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The strain of the virus has not been dominant since the 2018/19 season

Just 30% of healthcare workers vaccinated against flu

Flu vaccination take-up among healthcare workers is just 30% this winter, according to figures from the Health Service Executive.

Health • 16 Jan

Extra €50 million sought to expand the free flu vaccination programme this year

Flu jab programme extension sought amid Covid-19 fears

Minister for Health Simon Harris is seeking an extension of the seasonal influenza vaccination programme to minimise the risks associated with a possible resurgence of Covid-19 during the annual influenza season next winter.

Coronavirus • 05 May 20

The report warns that an influenza pandemic could today spread around the world in just 36 hours and kill
millions

World at risk of pandemics 'that could kill millions'

The world is facing a mounting threat of disease pandemics that could kill millions and wreak havoc on the global economy, a international expert panel has warned

World • 18 Sep 19

545 people have been hospitalised so far during the flu season

Number of influenza cases is on the rise - HSE

The number of flu cases across the country is continuing to rise.

News • 17 Jan 19

Report proposes all healthcare workers working in high-risk areas be immunised well in advance of winter season

Call for mandatory flu jab for frontline health staff

The flu vaccine should be mandatory for health professionals working in high-risk areas, such as intensive care, cancer wards and emergency departments, according to a report from the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland.

Health • 18 Oct 18

People in high risk groups are urged to get the flu vaccine

Vaccine urged as 'Aussie flu' linked to deaths

The Health Service Executive has urged people to get the flu vaccination after it confirmed a number of deaths from the so-called 'Aussie flu' strain.

Health • 31 Dec 17

There have been no deaths this flu season

Influenza activity remains at low level - HSE

Influenza activity in Ireland remains at a low level, according to the latest report from the HSE.

Influenza • 03 Nov 17

Flu vaccines are advisable for all at-risk groups especially

Fergal Bowers: Flu epidemic would test health service

Warnings of a doomsday scenario over a possible flu epidemic have led to warnings that Ireland's health service may struggle to cope, writes RTÉ's Health Correspondent Fergal Bowers

Analysis and Comment • 25 Oct 17

The HSE has said it is still important for people at risk to get the flu vaccine

Flu levels likely to peak within two weeks

The Health Service Executive has said influenza levels have increased further and are likely to peak in about a week or two.

News • 12 Jan 17

The HSE is urging those at risk of flu to get vaccinated

One death this winter due to influenza, says HSE

The Health Service Executive has warned that levels of influenza and respiratory illness have almost doubled across the country over the past two weeks.

News • 03 Jan 17

The hospital is advising people with flu-like symptoms to visit their GP or South Doc in the first instance, instead of presenting at its ED

Visiting restrictions at MUH Cork due to influenza

Visiting restrictions in are place at two hospitals in Cork due outbreaks of influenza and the winter vomiting bug.

News • 31 Dec 16

People in at-risk groups are advised to get the flu vaccination

Report: Winter flu levels low but starting to rise

Overall influenza levels remain low, according to the HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

News • 09 Dec 16

All at risk people who have not yet received a vaccination are advised to do so

Child dies from influenza at Dublin hospital

The Health Service Executive has confirmed that a child has died from influenza at a Dublin hospital in the last week.

News • 04 Feb 16

People in at risk groups are being urged to get the flu vaccine

HSE says number of influenza cases on the rise

The Health Service Executive has said that the influenza vaccine given to people this year is for a different strain of flu than what is expected.

News • 15 Jan 15

People who have not had the flu vaccine have been encouraged to get it

HSE figures show rise in flu cases

The level of influenza circulating continues to increase, according to the Health Service Executive's Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

News • 21 Feb 14

There have been 187 cases of influenza in Beaumont Hospital since an outbreak began in February

Visitor restrictions at Beaumont Hospital

Beaumont Hospital in Dublin has said visiting restrictions will remain in place over the Easter weekend.

News • 29 Mar 13

The Lehigh Valley Hospital outside Allentown has set up a tent for people who arrive with less-severe flu

Influenza reaches epidemic proportions in US

Influenza has officially reached epidemic proportions in the United States.

News • 14 Jan 13

HSE urges vaccination against influenza

The Health Service Executive has urged people in high-risk categories to get vaccinated against influenza.

News • 22 Dec 12

HSE says influenza rates are at low levels so far

Influenza rates are at low levels so far this season, according to the latest surveillance data from the HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

News • 10 Dec 12

HSE urges at-risk groups to get annual flu vaccine

The Health Service Executive is urging everyone over 65, pregnant woman, people with chronic illnesses and healthcare workers to get vaccinated against influenza.

News • 08 Oct 12

Poor training blamed for flu vaccination errors

An independent report into the under-dosing of over 1,200 patients with seasonal flu vaccine by some pharmacists has found that the primary cause was incorrect training on measuring the dose for administration.

News • 09 Jul 12

Flu-like symptoms for 11 Nazareth House residents

Investigations are continuing into an influenza outbreak in a Donegal nursing home, which claimed the lives of six people.

News • 04 Apr 12

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