Tag: HSE
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HSE Opens Free Walk-In Flu Vaccination Clinics for Children in Louth
Free Walk-In Flu Vaccination Clinics Arrive in Louth The Health Service Executive (HSE) has launched free walk-in flu vaccination clinics for children in Louth, making it easier for families to protect kids from the influenza season. The initiative comes as Louth emerges as a hub for accessible public health services, reflecting a broader national push…
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Free Walk-In Flu Vaccination Clinics for Children in Louth
Free Walk-In Flu Vaccination Clinics Open in Louth The Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced free walk-in flu vaccination clinics for children in County Louth. This season, families can access the LAIV nasal spray, a quick and painless option designed to protect children aged 2 to 17 years from influenza. What is LAIV and how…
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North-East Hospitals Under Strain as Flu Surge Exceeds 3,000 Cases in a Week: HSE Urges Vaccinations and Caution
Introduction: Hospitals UnderPressure as Flu Season Intensifies The North-East region is facing notable strain as flu cases surged past 3,000 in just one week, according to the Health Service Executive (HSE). The sharp rise in influenza infections has coincided with ongoing concerns about COVID-19, placing increased demands on emergency departments and acute care facilities. Health…
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North-East hospitals under pressure as flu cases surge, HSE issues urgent guidance
Overview: Flu surge strains North-East hospitals Healthcare services in the North-East are facing heightened pressure following a sharp rise in influenza cases. Health Service Executive (HSE) officials reported that more than 3,000 flu cases were recorded in a single week, prompting urgent calls for action from health leaders and frontline staff. The spike comes at…
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HSE Urges Parents of Newborns to Vaccinate Against RSV Before Possible Surge
HSE Calls for Proactive RSV Vaccination for Newborns The Health Service Executive (HSE) is urging parents of babies born between 1 March and 31 August 2025 who missed the September vaccination window to book their child’s RSV vaccine as early as possible. With winter months approaching and the usual RSV season on the horizon, health…
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HSE urges parents of newborns to vaccinate against RSV
RSV Vaccination Guidance from the HSE The Health Service Executive (HSE) is urging parents of newborns to consider RSV vaccination for their babies. The push targets infants born between 1 March and 31 August 2025 who did not take up the September vaccination window. Health officials say protecting infants early can help reduce the impact…
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HSE Urges Parents to Vaccinate Newborns Against RSV Without Delay
New Guidance from the HSE on RSV Vaccination The Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued a strong reminder to parents of babies born between 1 March and 31 August 2025. If your newborn did not receive the RSV vaccination during the September window, it is advised to book as soon as possible to ensure protection…
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Tributes Pour In as Niamh Conroy’s Bowel Cancer Campaign Lives On
Remembering a Courageous Advocate The death of Niamh Conroy has sparked an outpouring of tributes from families, healthcare workers, and campaigners who credit her with shifting the national conversation on bowel cancer screening. Conroy, who lost her battle with the disease after years of advocacy, became a symbol of resilience and urgency for younger adults…
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Meath Councillor Urges Reinstatement of Glucose Monitoring Funding for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Campaign to Restore Essential Care for CF Patients During a recent Meath County Council meeting, Fine Gael Councillor Sarah Reilly called on local authorities to advocate for the reinstatement of funding for glucose monitoring under the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS). The move aims to ensure that cystic fibrosis (CF) patients have continued access to…
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Meath councillor urges reinstatement of glucose monitoring funding for cystic fibrosis patients
Meath County Council considers funding reinstatement for CF glucose monitoring At a recent Meath County Council meeting, Fine Gael Councillor Sarah Reilly urged local authorities to advocate for the reinstatement of funding for glucose monitoring devices through the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS). The proposal comes as part of broader efforts to safeguard affordable, ongoing…