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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 adults. RSV is a very ...

10 Jul 2023 at 17:05

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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 number of respiratory ...

20 Jan 2024 at 13:33

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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 constant currency basis ...

31 Jan 2024 at 09:32

City

GSK raises annual outlook in strong start after consumer spin-off

Pharmaceutical giant GSK has increased its full-year earnings outlook once again following a better-than-expected third quarter performance thanks to surging global demand for its shingles vaccine. The group – which spun off its ...

02 Nov 2022 at 09:13

Ireland

People told to ‘consider all options’ before going to A&E

People have been urged to consider alternatives before going to A&E as the highest number of people waiting on trolleys was recorded on Tuesday. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (Inmo)said 931 patients were counted as ...

03 Jan 2023 at 13:37

Ireland

Health Minister says pressure on hospitals likely to get worse

The Minister for Health has said it is likely that pressure on hospitals due to a surge in respiratory illnesses will get worse in the coming weeks. It comes after the highest number of people waiting on trolleys was recorded ...

03 Jan 2023 at 21:56

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 ...

10 Nov 2022 at 09:57

Health & Wellbeing

Am I eligible for the new RSV vaccine?

The NHS has started rolling out a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV – a bug that often does the rounds in schools and offices during the winter months. While common and usually not severe, RSV ...

02 Sept 2024 at 13:02

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 ...

13 Aug 2024 at 09:55

NHS rolls out new jab for respiratory virus

The NHS has started vaccinating pregnant women and older people against a respiratory virus that can make some people seriously ill. Officials suggest the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) programme ...

02 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Health & Wellbeing

What is the ‘tripledemic’ and should I be concerned?

The term ‘tripledemic’ has dominated headlines this week as the NHS begins its COVID-19 and flu vaccine roll-out for vulnerable adults. As the cold weather sets in, many of us have experienced a ...

03 Oct 2024 at 12:52

1.3m people urged to get RSV jab amid warning it is ‘not just a winter illness’

More than one million older people in England will be invited to get vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with health officials warning it is “not just a winter illness”. While RSV ...

10 Feb 2025 at 00:01

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