Uptake in Ireland has dropped slightly despite recent success

Cases rising early from a low level, with calls for those eligible to get vaccinated

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Hospitalised cases of the virus rose to 165 in 2023, more than twice the level of the previous year

More than 23,000 cases of influenza notified to health officials between October and end of February

Infection results in mild or no symptoms in most cases, but can become serious if it spreads past the digestive system and becomes invasive

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But figures are likely to be an underestimate as testing has declined since end of pandemic

Cases in 2024 surpassed total number during Covid-19 years

Sexually transmitted infections also rose, Health Protection Surveillance Centre says

Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated against infection, which is potentially life threatening in young babies

Nearly half of all outbreaks of the contagious skin disease last year were in nursing homes

While most children in the State continue to receive vaccines, there has been significant slip in uptake since 2020. This has consequences for us all, warn medical experts

Latest figures from HPSC show largest recorded number of cases of virus for at least seven years

The flu virus spreads through coughs and sneezes and can live on hands and surfaces for 24 hours. If you reckon you have it, it’s best to stay at home

Number of hospitals have brought in visitor restrictions, while in some cases patients and visitors are being required to wear face covering when attending

Official statistics show the number of cases involving the most common infections started to reduce last year

Health service chief urges people to attend A&E only if very ill or in an emergency situation

There could be up to 900 flu cases in hospitals countrywide by end of year, HSE chief clinical director warns, with cases expected to peak in early January

Uptake of the nasal spray flu vaccine for children is at just under 16 per cent