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 … Coronavirus • 05 May 20
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 … World • 18 Sep 19
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
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 … Health • 18 Oct 18
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
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
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 … Analysis and Comment • 25 Oct 17
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
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
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
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
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
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 … News • 15 Jan 15
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
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
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 … 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
