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🎧Tune In: Dr Andrea Bowe, Specialist Registrar in Public Health Medicine @PublicHealthDNE will be on @DundalkFM at 11:35am this morning, to talk about influenza and winter vaccinations.
Are you aware of the symptoms of Avian Flu?
It is important to practice strict biosecurity measures to help protect our poultry flocks.
Find out more👉https://t.co/cu8nCZuvAe
🎧Tune In: Dr Suzanne Cotter, Consultant in Public Health Medicine @PublicHealthDNE will be on @NorthernSoundFM at 10:10am & @LMFMRADIO at 10:30am this morning, to talk about influenza and winter vaccinations.
We're offering RSV immunisation to all babies born in the Rotunda Hospital from 1st September 2025 to 28th February 2026 as part of the national programme.
For further information on the RSV immunisation programme please visit https://t.co/Ys7jrlPplL
Reminder: Parents of babies born on or after March 1 this year can book an appointment for immunisation against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). It's free of charge.
See https://t.co/DHwoRkkhzx
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 - https://t.co/DHwoRkkhzx
Getting vaccinated is the best way we can protect ourselves from COVID-19. You will be offered a COVID-19 spring booster vaccine if you are:
➡️ 80 or over
➡️ 6 months or over with a weak immune system
➡️ 18 or over living in a residential care facility
➡️ 70 to 79 and did not get a COVID-19 vaccine in the last 12 months
You can see your COVID-19 vaccine records in the HSE Health App.
For more information, visit: https://t.co/5pDve3DeKf
#COVIDVaccine
It's #EuropeanImmunisationWeek and no better time to get your child's vaccine schedule back on track.
Protect your baby from serious but preventable illnesses like meningitis, measles, and polio.
Vaccines are quick, safe and effective. Protect your baby and get them vaccinated on time.
Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/Oj8ofWB8hT
#HumanlyPossible
Did you know? Vaccinating your child on time builds a strong defense against dangerous diseases.
It takes just five visits to your General Practice to complete your baby’s vaccination schedule, giving your baby important protection from several preventable diseases.
These vaccines are:
- Quick, safe and effective
- Protect your child from disease
- Help them fight off diseases
Visit our website to learn more about the childhood immunisation programme: https://t.co/ewRVpdgfPT
#HumanlyPossible #WorldImmunisationWeek
If you find any sick or dead wild birds, like wild ducks, wild geese, swans, gulls or birds of prey - do not handle them.
Follow advice from @agriculture_ie
Report sick/dead wild birds via the Avian Check app. https://t.co/hrqNwfrp5Q
Cases of IMD have risen 35% in 2025. The latest issue of Epi Insight features an article on the increase in cases.
Parents are urged to ensure that their children are up to date with their meningococcal vaccines. These are offered to babies aged 2-13 months and children in 1st year.
Read more👉🔗https://t.co/J5lzt9WwAa
Please find below details of a Healthcare Worker Vaccination clinic taking place in Cavan this week. All Healthcare Workers should get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter.
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🌍💙 On #WorldCancerDay, we stand together in the fight against cancer. Let’s raise awareness, support those affected, and honour the strength of survivors.
Every story, every voice, every action counts. Together, we can make a difference. 💪
📰 Safety alert: Our National Environmental Health Service has issued four safety alert notices regarding e-cigarette products. We are asking the public to stop using these products as they contain illegal amounts of nicotine.
People can return these items to the shop they were bought in and we have asked the retailers to stop selling them. We have also contacted distributors and importers of e-cigarettes and refill containers to make them aware of this issue.
Find out more: https://t.co/WaPfigo1B2
Public Health colleagues from all over the system came together to input and co design the next phase of their 5 year strategy.
There was deep conversations held but also engagement to look at how they will work in the future.
After #StormÉowyn, water supply and electricity are still out in some areas. If you have older or vulnerable neighbours or family, if you can, check in to see that they are doing OK.