Get the Vaccine – Not the Flu, get vaccinated against influenza as the flu season is now here

THE HSE is urging people in at-risk groups to get vaccinated against influenza, as the flu season is now here.

Flu can be a very serious illness, especially for people who are older or who have a long-term illness.

 

Uptake figures for HSE South show that 55.1% of people aged 65 and over who hold a medical card or GP visit card received the flu vaccine during the 2011-2012 flu season. [Read more...]

Renewed appeal for measles vaccinations

Doctors are urging those in high-risk groups to get vaccinated.

THE HSE has renewed its call for parents in West Cork to ensure their children are vaccinated against measles.

The call comes following confirmation that the measles outbreak reported recently in West Cork Times has continued to spread.

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