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Seasonal influenza cases in Ireland decline for fifth consecutive week

Date: February 16, 2023

Published: February 16, 2023 Based on recent influenza surveillance data, influenza remains circulating in the community in Ireland with influenza B the now dominant subtype. Overall, flu activity continues to decrease. People in at-risk groups are still urged...

Seasonal influenza activity in Ireland continues to decrease

Date: February 9, 2023

Published: February 9, 2023 Based on recent influenza surveillance data, influenza continues to circulate in the community in Ireland. However, influenza activity has further decreased in the past two weeks. People in at-risk groups are still urged to get vacc...

Influenza cases continue to increase in 2023

Date: January 13, 2023

Published: January 13, 2023 Based on recent influenza surveillance data, influenza is circulating in the community in Ireland. People in at-risk groups are urged to get vaccinated against influenza and it is recommended that antivirals be considered for the tr...

Influenza cases continue to increase

Date: December 22, 2022

Published: December 22, 2022 Based on recent influenza surveillance data, influenza is circulating in the community in Ireland. People in at-risk groups are urged to get vaccinated against influenza and it is recommended that antivirals be considered for the t...

Bacterial meningitis/septicaemia in Ireland

Date: December 22, 2022

Published: December 22, 2022 The HSE is advising the public to remain vigilant regarding meningitis and reminded parents to ensure their children and teenagers are fully vaccinated as per the National Immunisation Programme. Current situation As of 21/12/2022...

Bacterial meningitis/septicaemia in Ireland

Date: December 22, 2022

Published: December 22, 2022 The HSE is advising the public to remain vigilant regarding meningitis and reminded parents to ensure their children and teenagers are fully vaccinated as per the National Immunisation Programme. Current situation As of 21/12/2022...

Bacterial meningitis/septicaemia in Ireland

Date: December 22, 2022

Published: December 22, 2022 The HSE is advising the public to remain vigilant regarding meningitis and reminded parents to ensure their children and teenagers are fully vaccinated as per the National Immunisation Programme. Current situation As of 21/12/2022...

“Mpox” is the new recommended term for monkeypox

Date: December 15, 2022

Published: December 15, 2022 After a series of consultations with global experts, the World Health Organization (WHO) on 28/11/22, recommended that the term “Mpox” is used instead of “Monkeypox”. This move is intended to reduce stigma and other issues associat...

Ongoing widespread circulation of COVID-19 and influenza

Date: December 1, 2022

Published: December 29, 2022 While the regular COVID-19 and influenza surveillance reports will not be published this week during the holiday period, HPSC and surveillance partners continue surveillance activities. Notifications of COVID-19 and influenza cases...