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Vivienne Murphy, from Millstreet, Co Cork, died in hospital two weeks after complaining of sore throat

Forecasts suggest more than 900 patients with flu could be in Irish hospitals by early January with total rising as month goes on

Stella-Lily McCorkindale was laid to rest in a pink coffin painted with rainbows and stars

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

‘Serious shortage protocol’ would allow alternative antibiotics to be dispensed without need to contact GPs

Warning over ‘significant rise’ in viral infections as children’s hospitals say they are at ‘critical capacity’ due to ‘perfect storm’ of factors

Prof Breda Smyth also calls for those eligible to get a Covid booster

Dr Muiris Houston on the recent spike in respiratory infections in children and when to seek medical advice for them

Belfast schoolgirl Stella-Lily McCorkindale has died of a severe form of the illness

Children’s immune systems more prone to infections following Covid lockdowns, doctor warns