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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19: Discussion (15 Sep 2021)

...: I will put words rather than numbers on it because the numbers are extremely small. The practices we had in place last winter to restrict the transmission of Covid-19 practically obliterated influenza in the northern hemisphere. That was our experience in this country. Each winter, we track the rate through our sentinel GPs, of whom there are 60 around the country, of influenza-like...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19: Discussion (15 Sep 2021)

Dr. Tony Holohan: We are prepared for a situation whereby we might see an increase in influenza. The conditions in the population, now that it is vaccinated and protected against Covid, are more conducive to the transmission of flu. In terms of immunity, there might be reasons to theorise that we may be more vulnerable than we otherwise would be to transmission of flu. We have examined...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19: Discussion (15 Sep 2021)

Dr. Ronan Glynn: On the first part, the good thing about how we approach the flu and other viruses this winter is that many of the measures we take to protect ourselves against Covid are synergistic and will also protect us from those other respiratory illnesses. One of the main issues that we are concerned with and that we will emphasise over the coming months is that of hand hygiene,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19: Discussion (15 Sep 2021)

..., which has the ability to pick up low levels of infection in the population. It will include what is called our GP central surveillance system, which is a standing arrangement that exists for flu every winter, with 60 practices around the country that report their rates of influenza-like illness, ILI, and do some additional testing. That is our early-warning system. We think it might...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19: Discussion (15 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: There are two remaining questions to be asked on behalf of Deputy Seán Crowe. We had difficulties securing enough flu vaccines last year. What steps are being taken to avoid that happening again this year? In NPHET's view, how do the daily case numbers stack up against the modelling?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19: Discussion (15 Sep 2021)

Dr. Tony Holohan: On the second question, I will ask Professor Nolan to comment. On the first question, the HSE is in the process of putting in place arrangements to commence the flu campaign. The HSE will be in a position to provide a direct answer on that question around procurement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19: Discussion (15 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: ...an eye on or monitoring on a worldwide basis with regard to its impact on the population? The second question is for Professor Butler. What programme of vaccination is planned against the winter flu and is it likely to be an issue worldwide this year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19: Discussion (15 Sep 2021)

Professor Karina Butler: I can answer the question about the seasonal influenza campaign while the slides are being put up. That has been scheduled to roll out with the recommendations for the usual groups to be vaccinated. The modifications this year are that the Covid-19 vaccine can be given at the same visit as the seasonal flu vaccine, or separated from it by any interval, and the only...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19: Discussion (15 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: ...were many of them. We have gone over the number of casualties in the country of whom there are more than 5,000 already. There were those who were cynical in the beginning and said this was only a flu and would pass over. Well, that was not true. Of course. To each and all of the witnesses, both here and outside, we have to thank them for their sacrifices and dedication. As Deputy...