Disease Name
Seasonal Influenza
Category
Respiratory
Seasonal Influenza
Flu vaccine offers the best protection for those at high risk for seasonal influenza. If you are in a risk group it is recommended that you receive the vaccine.
- Influenza, RSV and other respiratory viruses 2023/2024 season reports
- Seasonal influenza vaccination uptake data
- Respiratory Virus Notification Data Hub
Information for parents and carers on caring for unwell children and when to seek medical assistance is available at: MyChild.ie and HSE.ie - How to stay well in winter.
Information on influenza vaccination is available on https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/flu/vaccine/
Further influenza information
- Why do I need a flu vaccine every year? [Infographic]
- Seasonal influenza factsheet [WHO]
- Spotlight on flu [WHO]
Influenza YouTube video resources can be found at the links below:
WHO - Influenza, an unpredictable threat
WHO - Antibiotics don’t work on viruses like influenza
WHO - Help your immune system
WHO - Coughs and sneezes
HSE - Hurling All-Star urges healthcare workers to get the flu vaccine after near death experience
Information, Data and Reports for Seasonal Influenza
Ireland’s specialist service for the surveillance of communicable diseases.