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Public Health Mid-West urge vigilance as regional RSV cases exceed 200 in two months

Provisional data from the Computerised Infectious Diseases Reporting (CIDR) has shown that there have been 206 cases of RSV in the midwest region since the start of October according to Public Health Mid-West. They say the Paediatric Emergency ...

28 Nov 2022 at 22:33

National News

Parents urged to get children vaccinated against seasonal flu

After a record-high of respiratory illnesses in mid-November, parents are being urged to get the seasonal flu vaccine for their children. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Breda Smyth and the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Rachel Kenna ...

02 Dec 2022 at 20:33

Local News

Public Health Mid-West are concerned about flu, Covid-19 and RSV this Christmas

Public Health Mid-West is reporting 172 new COVID-19 cases in According to provisional data, 42 new influenza cases and 92 new RSV cases are also reported for the period December 4-10. The department said these are the highest levels of ...

19 Dec 2022 at 19:33

Mother urges pregnant women to have jab to prevent respiratory virus in children

A mother whose two children were admitted to hospital after contracting a respiratory virus has urged pregnant women to accept a new NHS vaccine. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can lead to severe lung infections such as pneumonia ...

13 Aug 2024 at 09:55

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Surge in RSV cases among children in Clare sparks urgent warning

A PLEA has been issued to Clare parents to remain vigilant about their children's health, as a concerning rise in hospitalisations due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) grips the country. The Public Health HSE Mid-West and UL ...

14 Dec 2023 at 11:33

Winter virus jab for babies ‘can cut RSV-related hospital admissions by 83%’

A winter virus jab for babies could ease the burden on the NHS, scientists have said, after a large clinical trial has shown it can reduce related hospital admissions by more than 80%. Results from the Harmonie study suggest a ...

27 Dec 2023 at 22:00

Parents urged to support research aimed at protecting babies from RSV infections

Parents are being urged to support research into a respiratory virus that is the leading cause of infant hospital admissions in the UK. RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common seasonal virus that affects 90% of children ...

10 Nov 2022 at 09:57

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 seen an ...

11 Nov 2023 at 22:33

Local News

Donegal records the highest amount of respiratory illnesses in the country

Donegal has more than double the national rate of viral infection making it the highest in the country, recent data has revealed. The Irish Medical Times analysis discovered that Donegal recorded a total of 2,368 ...

27 Mar 2024 at 18:33

Health & Wellbeing

What is RSV? And how to protect yourself

Health experts at NHS England have urged eligible pregnant women to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ahead of winter to protect their newborns. Australia experienced its highest-ever ...

05 Aug 2025 at 12:43

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 ...

04 Sept 2023 at 05:05

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 ...

31 Jan 2024 at 09:32

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