RSV Shot Shows 97% Effectiveness Against ICU Infant Admissions
Study shows nirsevimab was highly effective in preventing severe RSV disease in infants. Credit: Riley Brandt, University of…
Expert: Triple-virus outbreak strikes HK, with peak still to come
People shield themselves from strong sunlight with an umbrella in Hong Kong on Aug 7, 2026. (ANDY CHONG/CHINA…
Expanding RSV vaccination would result in ‘significant reductions’ in infant hospitalisation, says Hiqa – The Irish Times
Expanding vaccination against a potentially fatal respiratory virus to infants would result in “significant reductions” in the number…
What to Know About Rising Cases of Human Metapneumovirus
3 min read Cases of a virus with no vaccine and no specific treatment are popping up across…
Test delays affecting babies born with spinal muscular atrophy – The Irish Times
Bróna and Brian Noonan’s four-year-old son Donnacha was hospitalised six times last year, twice being admitted to intensive…
County Public Health Lab Starts Testing Local Wastewater for Diseases | News
Reading Time: 2 minutes For the first time, the County’s public health lab today began routine in-house wastewater testing, with the results available on an online public dashboard. Routine wastewater…
Flu hospitalisations up by a third in one week, HSE figures show – The Irish Times
The number of people hospitalised with flu has increased by a third over the past week, following a…
Glens Falls hospital requires masks after spike in flu cases
All employees, patients and visitors are now required to wear masks at Glens Falls Hospital, due to a…
Vigilance urged as hospitals ‘very busy’ with respiratory illnesses – The Irish Times
Hospitals throughout the country remain “very busy” with 677 people hospitalised with a respiratory illness, the Health Service…
Flu cases expected to peak this week as hospital pressure intensifies – The Journal
Flu cases expected to peak this week as hospital pressure intensifies The JournalDrop in numbers presenting to hospital EDs…
“Tripledemic” of flu, COVID and RSV cases surging across New York ahead of holidays, health officials warn
With Christmas just a week away, doctors are warning about the so-called “tripledemic” surging across New York. According…
Flu cases are soaring ahead of predicted Christmas week peak – The Journal
Flu cases are soaring ahead of predicted Christmas week peak The JournalFlu cases to peak during Christmas week, HSE…