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Flu and Covid vaccine clinics open in Waterford

In Waterford, there will be a walk-in vaccination clinic on Wednesday, January 15

Disappointing uptake of flu vaccine this winter, according to Master of Rotunda

Disappointing uptake of flu vaccine this winter, according to Master of Rotunda

The Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry is urging parents to have their children vaccinated against influenza as numbers are set to peak.

Nursing union calls for emergency plan for hospitals as over 760 people wait on trolleys

Nursing union calls for emergency plan for hospitals as over 760 people wait on trolleys

At University Hospital Limerick, there is 122 people on trolleys, with 74 people in the emergency department.

Measures taken to prepare for surge in flu hospital admissions

Measures taken to prepare for surge in flu hospital admissions

HSE dealing with surge in respiratory illness with 742 hospitalised with the flu

HSE dealing with surge in respiratory illness with 742 hospitalised with the flu

HSE outlines 'significant measures' to cope with high levels of flu and Covid cases

HSE outlines 'significant measures' to cope with high levels of flu and Covid cases

Limerick and Cork hospitals most overcrowded as HSE warns of rising flu cases

Limerick and Cork hospitals most overcrowded as HSE warns of rising flu cases

'Influenza, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS combined': HSE warns of impact of antibiotic-resistance

'Influenza, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS combined': HSE warns of impact of antibiotic-resistance

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

The HSE said everyone is responsible and can make a difference in addressing the growing threat of antibiotic-resistance.

Almost half of Irish adults worry about catching the flu, survey finds

Almost half of Irish adults worry about catching the flu, survey finds

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Last winter, over 4,000 people were hospitalised with the flu, and more than 7,000 required hospital treatment for Covid-19.

HSE report substantial increases in the number of respiratory illnesses and hospitalisations

HSE report substantial increases in the number of respiratory illnesses and hospitalisations

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

This is the highest number of influenza cases and hospitalisations so far this winter season.

Hospitals face ‘very challenging week’ as flu cases set to peak

Hospitals face ‘very challenging week’ as flu cases set to peak

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

HSE boss Bernard Gloster said systems were holding up well during the mid-winter pressures

Spike in Covid and flu will put ‘significant pressure’ on hospitals, HSE warns

Spike in Covid and flu will put ‘significant pressure’ on hospitals, HSE warns

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

The HSE said there has been a rise in the number of people with respiratory illnesses attending emergency departments.

Parents urged to ‘cocoon’ babies amid high levels of RSV and flu infections

Parents urged to ‘cocoon’ babies amid high levels of RSV and flu infections

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Last week saw the highest ever number of hospitalisations caused by RSV in Ireland.