RSV

Questions remain about hospitalisation and side effects but drugmaker stays step ahead of British group GSK which faces similar panel

Even partial breastfeeding can reduce hospitalisation from common respiratory infection, according to Limerick researchers

Health service under unprecedented pressure in recent months

Underlying fear of first wave of Covid-19 is replaced by weary resignation among patients and professionals

Numbers left waiting for a bed in hospitals down from ‘unfortunate peaks’ last week

HSPC is warning of ‘significant’ rise in flu levels over the next month

Schools reopen on Thursday as health service comes under severe strain from flu and Covid-19

Pressure on hospitals is the result of high levels of flu and Covid-19 and increasing cases of respiratory syncytial virus

GPs called on to work extra hours during ‘exceptional period’ facing health service

Dr Paddy Fitzpatrick says flu is now taking over this winter after respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) reached record levels

Onslaught of flu, Covid and RSV is putting emergency departments under extreme pressure

People urged to take measures to help control spread of viruses as hospitals prepare to deal with increased numbers in EDs

Europe’s disease watchdog says RSV is higher and earlier this year, flu is early and Covid may be having a resurgence

Covid-19 lockdowns stopped many other illnesses in their tracks. Now that life has returned to normal, most of the bugs are back with a vengeance