Flu

Ten things to look out for as officials say RSV is circulating at ‘extraordinarily high levels’

This year has surpassed the peak of last year’s RSV surge The HSE has issued a warning over RSV and flu infections which are reportedly circulating at very high levels. People are being urged to try and limit the spread of the illness by: Over the past seven days, there has been a 60 per […]

This year has surpassed the peak of last year’s RSV surge The HSE has issued a warning over RSV and flu infections which are reportedly circulating at very high levels. People are being urged to try and limit the spread of the illness by: Over the past seven days, there has been a 60 per […]

2 years ago

Minister for Health announces free flu vaccine to be extended to children aged between 13 and 17

Children in Ireland aged 13 to 17 will be able to avail of a free flu vaccination from Monday, December 4th. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, confirmed the extension of the nasal spray ‘flu vaccine’ programme today. This means that all children aged 2 to 17 are now eligible for the flu vaccine as part […]

Children in Ireland aged 13 to 17 will be able to avail of a free flu vaccination from Monday, December 4th. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, confirmed the extension of the nasal spray ‘flu vaccine’ programme today. This means that all children aged 2 to 17 are now eligible for the flu vaccine as part […]

2 years ago

HSE issue warning to pregnant women over winter flu, Covid and whooping cough

“We strongly urge all pregnant women to boost their immunity this winter” The HSE has issued a warning to all pregnant women in Ireland as we head into the colder months. Naturally, there is going to be an increase in the number of cases of the flu, Covid and whooping cough so the HSE is […]

“We strongly urge all pregnant women to boost their immunity this winter” The HSE has issued a warning to all pregnant women in Ireland as we head into the colder months. Naturally, there is going to be an increase in the number of cases of the flu, Covid and whooping cough so the HSE is […]

2 years ago

Nurse urges parents to look out for this unusual flu symptom in children

If like us, you’ve been struck down with dose after dose this autumn then you know the usual symptoms of the flu all too well. However, one nurse issued a warning to parents after her son suffered from an unusual flu symptom many parents don’t know about. Mum Brodi Willard urged parents to look out […]

If like us, you’ve been struck down with dose after dose this autumn then you know the usual symptoms of the flu all too well. However, one nurse issued a warning to parents after her son suffered from an unusual flu symptom many parents don’t know about. Mum Brodi Willard urged parents to look out […]

2 years ago

Here’s how to tell the difference between a common cold and the flu

Plus, how you can treat them.

2 years ago

HSE offering free nasal spray flu vaccine to children aged between 2 and 17

Flu cases are set to rise this winter. The HSE is offering free nasal spray flu vaccines for children aged between 2 and 17. The free flu vaccine programme for children launched today, October 17th. The HSE has urged parents to get their children vaccinated before the winter. Experts explained that the vaccine is the […]

Flu cases are set to rise this winter. The HSE is offering free nasal spray flu vaccines for children aged between 2 and 17. The free flu vaccine programme for children launched today, October 17th. The HSE has urged parents to get their children vaccinated before the winter. Experts explained that the vaccine is the […]

3 years ago