Prof. Sean Daly, the Rotunda Maternity Hospital’s master, has discussed the flu vaccine’s dismal uptake this winter, reports Breaking News.
He told RTÉ radio’s Today with Claire Byrne show that there had been three instances at the Rotunda and that, considering how common the flu virus is right now in society, it was inevitable that there would be cases arriving to the hospital.
According to him, the vaccination “probably” had not been as successful as previous flu shots because of the dismal uptake. The present influenza strain may possibly be to blame, reports Breaking News.
Prof. Daly stated that he supported the flu vaccination and that the number of flu patients was rising in all hospitals.
According to him, a new RSV vaccination program for babies at the Rotunda has been a huge success, with an 80% uptake rate.
“As I understand it, the number of RSV cases that have required a high dependency care or intensive care has dropped dramatically. So it has been a huge success,” reports Breaking News.
February is when the six-month program is scheduled to conclude. The substance isn’t a vaccine. That, in my opinion, has to be emphasised. For 150 days after the immunisation, it protects the infants.
As influenza vaccination rates are expected to surge, Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Colm Henry is advising parents to get their kids vaccinated, reports Breaking News.
He told Morning Ireland on RTÉ radio that there is still time. He said that this winter’s vaccination uptake had been underwhelming.
Dr. Henry also admitted that the present extreme weather will “disrupt” the hospital patient flow. He advised those who are experiencing flu-like symptoms to stay at home, take ibuprofen or paracetamol, drink plenty of water, and take it easy rather than going to work, reports Breaking News.
According to him, their general practitioner should be their first point of contact, and clinics will stay open later to accommodate patients.
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