People who catch the flu are 6 times more likely to have a heart attack
Important news for people with any elderly relatives or friends suffering with the flu. Catching the virus can increase the risk of a heart attack by six times, with the most at risk people are those over the age of 65. The study, which was conducted by a Canadian research team, was able to link the […]
8 years ago
The Japanese flu currently in circulation is not covered by Irish vaccines
Ireland hasn’t seen many flu seasons quite like this one. This current flu season has seen an unusual occurrence of two different strains of the virus circulating nationwide, which is something that has only happened three times in the past 20 years. This time of year will typically see a number of people contracting an […]
8 years ago
A Catholic Diocese in Northern Ireland has suspended the ”sign of peace” due to flu epidemic
The precautions are based on medical advice. A Catholic Church diocese in Northern Ireland has suspended mass-goers from partaking in the “sign of peace” due to the recent surge in flu cases in the community. The Diocese of Down and Connor has also advised priests to disinfect their hands before they distribute Holy Communion to […]
8 years ago
Three Irish hospitals have closed their doors to visitors amidst Aussie Flu crisis
County Cork has been hit badly by this year’s Aussie Flu. Strict visiting restrictions have been put in place across three Cork hospitals today; Cork University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital and Bantry General Hospital have been severely hit by the flu outbreak causing them to firmly limit visitor restrictions. Infection control measures have been put […]
8 years ago
Here’s how you can differentiate whether you have Aussie flu or the normal flu virus
The HSE confirmed just last week that first flu deaths have been recorded in Ireland for this year as the dreaded ‘Aussie flu’ sweeps the country. Flu rates are currently standing above the baseline threshold a level which means that flu is actively circulating in the community, according to the Director of Health Protection Surveillance […]
8 years ago
TD ramps up health warning as HSE confirm Aussie Flu related deaths
Be aware of the symptoms. A few months back, Ireland first got warning of the H3N2 virus in Australia and New Zealand aka the “Aussie Flu” – with both countries currently recovering from their worst outbreaks on record, and that the virus would most likely make it our way, becoming the worst flu season on record. […]
8 years ago