Meningitis is an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It’s a very serious illness, and anyone can get it.
Meningitis can cause serious brain problems and can lead to death if it is not treated quickly. Learn about the symptoms on our website: bit.ly/4lAGRDn
Was your baby born between 1 March 2025 and 28 February 2026?
We would like your feedback on the RSV immunisation programme.
Whether your baby did or did not receive the RSV immunisation. Take our short survey to share your views and help us improve the programme for future years👇
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Norovirus levels are increasing. It's not always possible to avoid getting it but you can help stop the spread.
Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap & water. Stay off work or school & avoid visiting anyone in hospital or care homes for at least 48 hours after symptoms have passed.
We have published new guidance to support public health management of Acute Respiratory Infections linked to Influenza of Zoonotic Origin.
For use by public health professionals, veterinary practitioners, occupational health services, and other relevant stakeholders.
www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respirat...
The February issue of Epi Insight is out now!
See some of the articles featured in this month's publication below👇
And read the latest issue here🔗
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Measles: Travelling abroad? Protect yourself with MMR vaccination.
Measles cases and outbreaks have been reported in many European countries, including popular winter holiday destinations.
#health #vaccination #measles #mmr
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Most cases of cervical cancer can be prevented - and prevention starts with the HPV vaccine.
Getting the HPV vaccine significantly reduces our chance of getting cervical cancer later in life.
Let's talk about it:
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#CervicalCancerPrevention
Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, is an easily spread virus that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. Cases of norovirus are increasing in Ireland.
Learn about the symptoms and how to help stop the spread of infection: bit.ly/3Z0EFue
Influenza activity in Ireland has increased across all surveillance indicators and was at moderate levels overall but it is likely flu activity peaked before Christmas.
🖇️For more information read our latest Respiratory Virus Bulletin www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respirat...
This seasonal surge in norovirus is coinciding with rising influenza cases.
🛑 If you have respiratory symptoms, or vomiting or diarrhoea, do not visit hospitals, nursing homes, or vulnerable people at home.
🛑 Avoid social visits to care settings while unwell.
Norovirus is currently circulating at high levels in the community and these levels are likely to continue over the festive season.
Norovirus (often called the winter vomiting bug), causes vomiting and diarrhoea and is highly infectious, easily spread by close contact between people.
Getting your seasonal flu vaccination remains the best protection against serious illness and hospitalisation. www2.hse.ie/conditions/f...
Flu activity continued to increase across all surveillance indicators is at high levels. Highest incidence in those aged under 15 & over 80 years.
Flu cases increased by 49%, from 1971 cases in week 48 to 2944 cases in week 49.
Read the report www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respirat...
The December issue of Epi Insight is out now!
Read the latest issue here: ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/6...
Many antibiotics are no longer effective against some bacteria. By limiting our use of antibiotics, we can #KeepAntibioticsWorking 👇
www2.hse.ie/medicines/an...
Today is #WorldCervicalCancerEliminationDay.
Ireland is working on eliminating cervical cancer by 2040. With HPV vaccination, regular cervical screening and early treatment, we can make cervical cancer rare in every community.
Find out more: bit.ly/4oLHZoo
#TogetherTowardsElimination
Just launched: Ireland’s first data hub for infectious disease outbreaks
📊 Explore data on all notified outbreaks over 5 years:
🔍Filter by disease group
📈Compare weekly stats
📂Access underlying data
The latest innovation in presenting notifiable disease data from @hpscireland
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A Look Back at Ireland’s 2024/2025 Respiratory Virus Season..
Read the article in full: ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/s...
The October issue of Epi Insight is out now!.
See some of the featured articles below and read each article in full here: bit.ly/4pVeqBN
RSV infection can cause serious illness in babies. Nirsevimab, an effective immunisation, is now available. If your baby was born on or after March 1 this year, make an appointment for free immunisation at a HSE community clinic. www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause serious illness in infants. A safe and effective immunisation is being offered free of charge to infants to protect them during the RSV season.
For more information see RSV immunisation for newborns - www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...
A man and woman at a concert, they are both wearing bucket hats. The man is looking back towards the camera and smiling. The text says 'Don't look back in anger, bring your bucket hat to the Oasis concert'. The HSE, National Cancer Control Programme and Healthy Ireland SunSmart logos are in the image.
You don’t need to see the sun to be affected by this force of nature. UV radiation from the sun can damage skin even when it's cloudy.
Don't look back in anger, be SunSmart and bring your bucket hat to the Oasis concert.
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#SunSmart
European Toolkit for Elimination of Viral Hepatitis in Prisons launched by ECDC & EUDA is an opportunity to take action towards hepatitis elimination.
The toolkit developed with support of the advisory committee included Irish representation from HSE & Irish Prison Service
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Protect yourself and others against measles by ensuring you are up to date with the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine.
For more information see MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine - www2.hse.ie/conditions/m...
Published today, Guidance for the Public Health and Clinical Management of Listeria Cases.
This new publication provides detailed guidance on:
🦠 Testing pathways
🦠 Public Health & Clinical Measures for Case Risks Reduction
🦠 Outbreak management
Available at: www.hpsc.ie/a-z/gastroen...
For World Hepatitis Day, we are sharing our new infographic on the epidemiology of hepatitis C in Ireland.
Did you know an estimated 3,500 to 5,000 people in Ireland are living with chronic hep C infection?
Get the facts. Take action. Order your free test kit today www2.hse.ie/services/ord...
To mark #WorldHepatitisDay, we are sharing our new infographic on the epidemiology of hepatitis B in Ireland.
Did you know many people living with hepatitis B don’t know they have it?
If you're at risk, talk to your doctor about testing for hep B and getting the vaccine if you are not protected.
World Hepatitis Day is approaching, and we have dedicated a special edition of Epi Insight to hepatitis.
Read our headline article on the epidemiology of hepatitis B & C in Ireland and how people can protect themselves: ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/1...
New RGDU publication:
Guidance for the Public Health Management of Pertussis
The purpose is to provide nationally consistent guidance to regional Departments of Public Health in responding to a notifiable disease event👇
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