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# Influenza

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# Outbreak
HSE continues to investigate flu deaths at Donegal nursing home
Another patient at the Nazareth nursing home in Buncrana died today, but the HSE has said it was not related to the current outbreak.
# national vaccination register
IPA calls for a national vaccination register to be established
Following several deaths at a Donegal nursing home, the IPA has called for a national vaccination register to be set up to provide real time feedback in times of emergency.
# Outbreak
Eleven residents at Donegal nursing home suffering with flu symptoms
It appears that there may be a “slight mismatch” between the current flu vaccination and the circulating strain of the virus.
# Swine Flu
European medicines watchdog says swine flu jab not suitable for children
The European Medicines Agency has said there is a link between the drug Pandemrix and the sleeping disorder narcolepsy in young people.
# Swine Flu
HSE says flu rates have peaked
Over 749 people hospitalised with flu this season and 6 more flu-related deaths last week, according to the latest HSE figures.
# Poll
Poll: Are you getting the flu vaccine?
The HSE has asked doctors to contact all pregnant women who were vaccinated against swine flu and ask them to return for the seasonal flu vaccine.
# Swine Flu
Swine flu: 7 things you should know
The HSE is stocking up on flu vaccines to tackle the virus which accounted for 98% of last year’s flu cases.