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Written Answers — Influenza Vaccine Provision: Influenza Vaccine Provision (19 Oct 2004)

John Gormley: Question 304: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps which have been taken to deal with a possible influenza outbreak; if flu vaccine is available and the persons who can avail of it; if the flu vaccine is effective against all forms of influenza; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25461/04]

Written Answers — Influenza Vaccine Provision: Influenza Vaccine Provision (19 Oct 2004)

Mary Harney: Influenza is an acute viral respiratory illness. It is characterised by the sudden onset of symptoms, which include a temperature of 38° Celsius or more with a dry cough, headache, sore muscles and sore throat. The cough is often severe and protracted, but otherwise the disease is self-limiting. While those who are in good health usually recover from influenza in two to seven days, there are...