# Flu

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# jab

Here's how to get yourself vaccinated this flu season

At-risk groups receive tha vaccine free-of-charge.

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Oct 3rd 2016, 7:58 AM

# prince flu

Music legend Prince has flight grounded after falling sick

The icon had been suffering from a bout of flu over the past weeks.

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Apr 16th 2016, 11:16 AM

# Sponsored By HSE

There’s no cure for the common cold and other bugs - but here’s what you can do to feel better

Feeling under the weather? Here’s what you can do about it.

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Feb 12th 2016, 1:14 PM

# Vindication

Man Flu is definitely a thing and worse than woman flu; scientists said so

Take to the bed men, you ARE sick.

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Jan 14th 2016, 9:36 AM

# Achoo

Feeling sick? That's your body telling you to stay at home

If you’re sick, your body wants you to stay in bed, it would seem.

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Jan 10th 2016, 3:00 PM

# sniffle season

10 thoughts it's perfectly OK to have when you're sick in January

The sickening. It’s happening.

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Jan 6th 2016, 9:30 PM

# stay away

Visiting suspended at 2 hospitals in Dublin and Cork due to flu outbreak

Mercy University Hospital in Cork isn’t looking too good either…

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Feb 8th 2015, 3:20 PM

# Achoo

The number of people admitted to hospital with flu has more than doubled in a week

The average age of those admitted is 59.

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Feb 7th 2015, 1:55 PM

# don't go there

No children and limited number of visitors allowed in St James's Hospital

Certain wards may need to be closed to all except specially approved compassionate visiting.

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Feb 3rd 2015, 7:15 PM

# Trials

Contentious flu drug DOES work, latest trials show

It reduces the length of symptoms, new research shows.

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Jan 30th 2015, 3:07 PM

# Achoo

Flu vaccine doesn't exactly match the flu that's going around

Yesterday the HSE warned that flu rates are on the rise.

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Jan 16th 2015, 6:01 PM

# Health

Flu is 'actively circulating' and on the rise in Ireland

The HSE said that the rate has risen by almost 14%.

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Jan 16th 2015, 7:30 AM

# nation's health

Jump in flu cases and doctor changeover: The 'straw that breaks the camel's back'?

The INMO said the overcrowding situation in Irish hospitals is getting worse.

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Jan 12th 2015, 8:53 AM

Voices

Opinion: My tips for feeling healthy and happy this winter

Last winter I got sick and I couldn’t shake it off without a trip to the doctors. In hindsight, it’s very obvious why – I wasn’t really taking great care of myself.

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Jan 11th 2015, 1:00 PM

# h5 strain

Bird flu outbreak prompts chicken cull in Japan

No cases of humans contracting the disease who have eaten poultry or eggs have been recorded.

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Apr 16th 2014, 8:54 AM

# Infection

Swine flu case confirmed in second Cork hospital

Mercy University Hospital has confirmed a case of the Influenza H1N1 today.

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Feb 28th 2014, 9:30 PM

# Infection

Researchers create simulation virus that spreads via WiFi

The virus, named Chameleon, searches for weaknesses within WiFi networks and infects them before automatically seeking other vulnerable access points.

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Feb 27th 2014, 2:50 PM

# Outbreak

Visitor restrictions in place at Kerry General Hospital

An outbreak of a “flu-like” illness has effected the hospital.

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Feb 21st 2014, 1:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you get the flu vaccine?

Eight people have died of the flu in recent weeks. Are you getting vaccinated?

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Feb 21st 2014, 9:46 AM

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Thursday

Everyone’s talking about why Alan Shatter sacked the confidential recipient, a car chase in Ranelagh and what happens next for Ukraine.

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Feb 20th 2014, 11:05 PM

# H1N1

One swine flu case confirmed at CUH, visitor restrictions imposed

One ward has been closed off at the facility as doctors await the results of tests on seven patients with flu-like symptoms.

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Feb 20th 2014, 8:24 AM

# atishoo

Visitor restrictions at Cork University Hospital

It’s because of an outbreak of flu in the hospital.

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Feb 19th 2014, 2:38 PM

# Health

Flu outbreak leads to visiting restrictions at Beaumont Hospital

Those suffering from flu-like symptoms should not go to the hospital.

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Feb 16th 2014, 11:49 AM

# that'll do pig

Here's why you shouldn't worry about swine flu

One case was reported in Northern Ireland yesterday, but you could have contracted it yourself in recent months without realising. Here’s how.

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Jan 25th 2014, 8:45 AM

# INJURIES AND ILLNESSES

Be careful: Most accident-prone days of the year are Stephen’s Day and 27 December

Colds, minor burns and injuries from falls are the most common types of injuries and illnesses.

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Dec 24th 2013, 5:30 PM

# stricken

'Kieran Marmion was on a hospital drip 48 hours ago' - Pat Lam

The Connacht coach revealed Jake Heenan and Dave McSharry were also victims to a nasty bout of the flu.

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Dec 14th 2013, 9:15 PM

# depleted ranks

Connacht lose three players to flu hours before vital Toulouse game

The only silver lining for head coach Pat Lam is that his starting XV remains unaffected.

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Dec 14th 2013, 4:33 PM

# bless you

Atishoo! New website maps the spread of flu across Ireland

Got chills, aches and a fever? If you’re suffering with the flu right now, it might just help to know that you’re not alone.

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Dec 7th 2013, 7:30 AM

# manflu

The 9 unmistakeable symptoms of manflu

Have you, or has someone close to you, been afflicted by this condition?

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Nov 21st 2013, 9:30 PM

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Tuesday

Everybody’s talking about Junior Doctors striking, welfare tourists and Budget 2014.

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Oct 8th 2013, 10:57 PM

# pic of day

Be Gentle With Me Ministerial Pic of the Day

No comment.

8.2k

Oct 8th 2013, 12:42 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Oct 7th 2013, 4:47 PM

# flu vaccine

Vaccine reminder issued as HSE says 1,000 could die in severe flu season

Those in at-risk groups can get the vaccine free-of-charge from their GP or pharmacy.

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Oct 7th 2013, 11:12 AM

# H7N9

Deadly strain of bird flu may have passed between people for first time

Scientists have long feared the virus would mutate into a form that transmits easily from person to person.

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Aug 7th 2013, 8:05 AM

# restrictions

Visitors warned to stay away from Beaumont Hospital

A total of 187 cases of influenza have been recorded at the hospital – and Beaumont is trying to stop that number from getting any higher.

7.4k

Mar 29th 2013, 9:29 AM

# Influenza

Public asked to avoid Beaumont Hospital over flu outbreak

At least 113 cases of flu have been recorded at the hospital since the outbreak began last month.

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Mar 16th 2013, 12:42 PM

# Beaumont Hospital

Public asked to avoid visiting Beaumont Hospital

Visiting restrictions are in place in light of a recent outbreak of flu in the hospital.

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Mar 6th 2013, 10:33 AM

# Dilemma

The burning question*: Is it okay to keep a tissue up your sleeve?

It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)

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Jan 28th 2013, 1:55 PM

# forecasting

Scientists look at weather to predict illness outbreaks

Data from various weather events beginning to help predict conditions in which a disease will flourish.

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Jan 4th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Flu

HSE urges high-risk patients to get flu vaccination

The HSE says flu is now ciruclating, and over 65s, pregnant women and people with chronic illnesses should act quickly.

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Dec 21st 2012, 12:13 PM