Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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747. To ask the Minister for Health if incidences of hospitalisation arising from reactions to the flu injection are recorded; if so, if he will provide these figures in tabular form for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4036/14]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Influenza is a highly infectious acute respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus and affects people of all ages. Outbreaks of influenza occur almost every year, especially during winter time. Seasonal flu vaccination forms part of the Adult Immunisation Programme. Each year in line with World Health Organisation recommendations the vaccine changes to suit the strain of circulating virus. As the Deputy’s question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for a direct reply.