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Measures taken to prepare for surge in flu hospital admissions

Measures taken to prepare for surge in flu hospital admissions

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Concern has been expressed about a rise in admissions in Ireland, with 869 in hospital with flu on Sunday compared to 530 a week previously.
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

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

While they expected and planned for a surge in hospitalisations at this time, the numbers so far are at the upper end of what they had predicted, a spokesperson said.
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

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

The HSE said the situation was 'quite stark' in the past week alone for the age 75 and over category.
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

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

University Hospital Limerick and Cork University Hospital had the worst overcrowding on Thursday
'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.

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