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People urged to play their part as north west sees 240 Covid cases in a week

In a seven-day period over the New Year, Public Health North West was notified of 240 Covid-19 cases in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. This is almost double the level in the week before Christmas Day. For flu, 201 cases were notified in the same period,...

06 Jan 2023 at 18:33

Local News

CMO urges parents in Kilkenny to keep sick children at home ahead of schools reopening

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is urging parents in Kilkenny and across Ireland to keep sick children at home due to high levels of respiratory viruses in the community. Professor Breda Smyth made the appeal as flu, Covid-19 and Respiratory ...

04 Jan 2023 at 17:33

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Flu outbreak: Figures show almost 1,000 cases of influenza and RSV surge yet to peak

Public Health Mid West has also reported 968 cases of influenza in the region since December 11th , a level of flu not experienced in the Mid West for many years. Regional data shows that the surge in respiratory illness has not yet peaked, ...

11 Jan 2023 at 18:33

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Pharmacist warns against ‘Kissmas’ as pandemic immunity gap causes surge in Bronchiolitis

Kissing loved ones this Christmas could put little ones in danger warns Irish Pharmacist, Sheena Mitchell as RSV infections in Ireland reach unprecedented levels. With the December countdown underway, the pharmacist and mum of three young ...

05 Dec 2022 at 14:33

Health

Mum urges parents to ‘trust their instincts’ after ‘happy little boy’ took three months to recover from RSV and Covid

A mother whose “happy little boy” took three months to recover after spending two nights in hospital on an oxygen ventilator, testing positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Covid, has urged other parents to “trust their ...

22 Mar 2023 at 07:00

Jab for common illness among over 60s on the horizon after regulatory approval

A jab aimed at reducing thousands of deaths and hospital admissions among the elderly has been approved for use in the UK. Regulators have given the green light for the first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for older ...

10 Jul 2023 at 17:05

More babies will need hospital treatment over RSV vaccine delay, says top doctor

The nation’s top children’s doctor has warned a delay on a new vaccine to combat respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will mean more babies and infants will need hospital treatment this winter. Dr Camilla Kingdon, president of ...

04 Sept 2023 at 05:05

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Protect your family from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Flu and Winter viruses

IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs Chair, Teresa Roche urges people to help limit the spread of COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The HSE has said there has been a substantial increase in the ...

20 Jan 2024 at 13:33

City

GSK raises long-term profit outlook amid vaccine boost

Drugs giant GSK has upgraded its long-term profit outlook after unveiling higher annual sales and profits thanks to the launch of a new blockbuster vaccine. The group posted a 14% increase in pre-tax profits on a ...

31 Jan 2024 at 09:32

National News

Parents told to avoid crowds with babies after spike in cases of dangerous virus

Irish parents have been told to 'cocoon' babies under three months old and avoid bringing them to crowded places after a rise in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Children’s Health Ireland says it has ...

11 Nov 2023 at 22:33

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GSK hikes outlook after launch of new RSV vaccine

Bosses at pharmaceutical giant GSK think their turnover will grow faster than previously expected as the business was helped by a new vaccine launch. The company said it is still firmly growing despite the ...

01 Nov 2023 at 07:45

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Derry baby RSV bronchiolitis warning

A Derry mother whose nine-day-old baby daughter, Kallie, almost died from RSV Bronchiolitis has urged other parents to be aware of the symptoms of the infection. Nadine Hamilton, who was quick to thank ...

12 Nov 2023 at 11:33

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