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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2009)

Phil Prendergast: I wish to raise the ability of the State to cope with the swine flu epidemic. Recent hospital bed closures seriously compromise that ability. There are 119 confirmed cases, 45 in the North and 74 in the South, with a huge increase in people being cared for in accident and emergency departments. Swine flu is getting more difficult to diagnose because the bug is mutating and people are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 Nov 2018)

John Brassil: 747. To ask the Minister for Health if, following the successful roll-out of flu vaccines in pharmacies, consideration is being given to the expansion of pharmacy-based vaccination services; the reason the essential pneumococcal vaccine is not yet reimbursed in pharmacies for public patients as the flu vaccine is; the timeframe for a decision in this regard; and if he will make a statement on...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Feargal Quinn: ...classes in both French and Irish are to be congratulated on the arrangements that have been made. I was in France yesterday and I was impressed to see a number of signs in the airport about avian flu. I read an article by Muiris Houston in The Irish Times yesterday which drew attention to the fact that there is concern about this issue in America. The World Health Organisation has said...

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (13 Jan 2011)

Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive (HSE) is responsible for the monitoring of infectious diseases in the country. The latest data which the HSE has available for the 2010/2011 flu season is that as of 9th January 2011 a total of 985 laboratory confirmed cases of influenza have been reported in Ireland, of which 796 were H1N1. A total of 393 patients have been hospitalised with flu and 72 have been...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Nicky McFadden: I agree with Senator Walsh's comment about swine flu. My concern is that September is a long time away to have a mere debate on the matter at a time when 133 people have died in Ireland - God forgive me, they are not dead, but have contracted swine flu. Yesterday a child in the United Kingdom who had only a sore throat died from swine flu. Urgent action is required on swine flu, which is a...

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (2 Apr 2008) See 1 other result from this answer

Mary Harney: Avian flu, or "bird flu", is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. It can affect all species of birds and other animals and can very rarely infect humans. To date , there have been a small number of human cases of infection with the avian flu (H5N1) virus in situations where there has been very close human contact with infected birds. There is no...

Written Answers — Avian Flu: Avian Flu (21 Mar 2006) See 2 other results from this answer

Mary Harney: For the sake of clarity, avian flu or H5N1 is primarily a disease of birds. To date, there have been a very small number of human cases of H5N1 infection documented, in situations where there has been very close contact with infected birds. There is no evidence of human to human transmission. The Department of Agriculture and Food is responsible for controlling avian flu in birds and mammals...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Vaccination Programme (16 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: 302. To ask the Minister for Health the number of adult and child flu vaccine doses respectively received by the HSE to date in September 2021; the number that have been distributed to doctors and pharmacies; the number of adult and child flu vaccine doses respectively, to be delivered by 30 September, by 15 October, by 31 October and by 30 November 2021; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (16 Nov 2021)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: 595. To ask the Minister for Health the reason holders of full medical cards are not automatically eligible for the flu vaccine given that many of those in possession of a medical card have it on the basis of low income and therefore would find it difficult to afford the €20 to €25 cost of the flu jab in a pharmacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55824/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 Jul 2020)

David Cullinane: 964. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure widespread uptake of the winter flu vaccine; the measures he has taken to date on same; if there will be a special information campaign to ensure minimisation of the burden the winter flu epidemic will have on the health system; the steps he plans to take in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18311/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Jul 2020) See 1 other result from this answer

Róisín Shortall: 1424. To ask the Minister for Health the number of flu vaccines which have been secured for the upcoming flu season; the way in which this compares to the number in 2019; the estimated uptake figures for each target group; his views on the advisability of a full population uptake programme in view of the pressure on hospitals as a result of Covid-19; and if he is satisfied that the current...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: We had our best flu vaccine programme ever last year and, ironically, it was the year in which we had zero flu. That is the way these things go sometimes. It is probably the first time in a very long time, if not generations, that no case of influenza was recorded in the State during the winter period. We are not making the assumption that will be case this winter. There is a real risk,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (26 Oct 2017) See 1 other result from this answer

Simon Harris: Influenza can be a serious illness for people in ‘at risk’ groups which can lead to hospitalisation and death. ‘At-risk’ people include those aged 65 years and older, people with chronic illness requiring regular medical follow-up, those with lower immunity due to disease or treatment, pregnant women, and residents of nursing homes, and other long stay facilities....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Awareness, Prevention and Services for the Treatment of Sepsis: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Neasa Hourigan: ...from training in sepsis. I notice that in other jurisdictions, there is a possibility for sepsis certification as part of postgraduate education for pharmacists. If a small child presents with flu-like symptoms, a pharmacist would be able to say that it is not flu and the child should be brought to the emergency department immediately. Are we doing this or looking at it in Ireland?

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (28 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the take-up by persons involved directly or indirectly in the poultry industry of the free flu vaccine promotion aimed at their sector; the methods employed to promote awareness and take-up; the co-operation and resistance encountered; and if she will make a statement on the matter in view of...

Order of Business. (21 Feb 2006) See 2 other results from this debate

Denis Naughten: When will the Animal Health Bill be introduced? There is a threat of avian flu here and it takes hours to contact the Department of Agriculture and Food to report a suspect case. When will there be a properly-manned hotline so that people can report incidents concerning an outbreak of avian flu here? The present situation is totally unacceptable. If we are to have confidence in the security...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (20 Oct 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 607. To ask the Minister for Health the status on the provision and the management of 'flu vaccines; the number of vaccines available for the forthcoming winter and the way in which they will be distributed; if priority will be given to front-line workers, carers and others most exposed to Covid-19; the plans in place to assist general practitioners in the management of the 'flu season...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Vaccination Programme (17 Jul 2014)

Michael D'Arcy: ...new portfolio, as he has a substantial job to do in that Department. I wish the raise the issue of those people, particularly children, who have been affected by narcolepsy following the State ‘flu vaccination. A link has been associated with the Pandemrix swine ‘flu vaccination and the condition. I am disappointed with the speed in which the matter is being progressed....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Covid-19 Health Related Issues: Update (2 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: .... What I can say is that we have pre-ordered just under 18.5 million doses, as the Deputy mentioned. If it is the case that boosters are required next winter or at the same time as the flu vaccination, or maybe this time next year, we would certainly have enough to provide them based on our current orders. However, there is an additional complication, which is that the vaccines may need...