Flu has claimed 34 lives this year so far, according to the HSE
A deadly strain of flu virus has claimed the lives of 34 people so far this season, including a number of children. The HSE has confirmed the grim figure today, and has also said that …
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Steer clear: Over 20,000 people have now contracted the flu as trolley crisis worsens
Over 20,000 people have now contracted a strain of either the regular flu or the dreaded Aussie flu. The outbreak was expected by the HSE but the added pressures of bed shortages mean waiting rooms …
First fatal outcomes due to ‘Aussie’ flu confirmed in Ireland
The health service has confirmed that the so-called ‘Aussie’ flu has killed ‘less than 10 people’ in Ireland so far. The ‘Aussie’ flu (viral strain H3N2) is believed to have killed at least 300 back …
Health authorities in both Ireland and the UK preparing for a busy winter as the worst flu outbreak in recent times is on the horizion
Health authorities in both Ireland and the UK are preparing for a hectic winter ahead as latest indications have suggested both countries could soon be hit with the worst flu epidemic in recent years. The …
Disgraceful: 270 people with the flu are in hospital this morning with 15 in intensive care
In what can only be described as an absolutely disgraceful set of circumstances, there’s a staggering 270 people languishing in our hospitals this morning with serious influenza symptoms. Aches, pains in their joints, fever and …
Flu outbreak: Doctors advise everyone to get the flu jab after major breakout of influenza across Ireland
Not just your common cold, doctors have said that there’s a major outbreak of flu across the country with 2 in every 1,000 people having a severe bout of influenza – and it’s spreading, fast. …
Influenza: Doctors say there’s a major outbreak of flu in Ireland at the moment and it’s going to get worse
Doctors have said that there’s a major outbreak of flu across the country with 2 in every 1,000 people having a severe bout of influenza. Symptoms of a bad fever, sweating, aches across the shoulders …
Tragic: HSE confirms that a young child has died from the flu at a Dublin hospital
There was some tragic new announced late last nights as the HSE confirmed that a young child has died from the flu at an unnamed Dublin hospital. It has been reported that the child sadly …
Visiting restrictions in place at St. James’ Hospital in Dublin remain in place
The management team at the facility have chosen to maintain visiting restrictions in effect today, due to an outbreak of flu. The decision has been taken in order to protect families and staff, according …
