Dr. Colm Henry:

We are extending the flu vaccine this coming winter to younger age groups in recognition that they are an important reservoir of flu even though they are often not as severely affected by it. That order was put in and secured by the HSE one month or so ago. We are also focusing on our healthcare worker uptake, which has improved significantly in recent years. It is voluntary, as the Deputy alluded to. It has gone from 30% to 60%. It needs to improve further and there will be a big push on this.