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Vigilance urged as strain of avian flu discovered in bird in Ireland

A STRAIN of avian flu has been discovered in a wild bird in Ireland, the Department of Agriculture has said. Avian influenza sub-type H5N8 was discovered in a peregrine falcon, which was submitted to the Limerick Regional Veterinary Laboratory. ...

09 Nov 2020 at 13:53

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Irish public told not to handle dead or sick birds as 3rd case of avian flu reported

The public are being reminded not to handle dead or sick birds as a third case of avian flu has been reported. The Department of Agriculture issued the reminder today after confirmation of the disease in an egg-laying flock in Castleblayney. A ...

01 Dec 2021 at 17:55

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Warning: Early onset of winter flu predicted

A warning has been given about the possible early onset of winter flu, which could reach its height at the end of this year. An earlier onset of winter flu – peaking over early December and January – is possible, according to the European ...

03 Oct 2021 at 10:53

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New research reveals that 60% of adults are concerned about contracting the flu since the arrival of COVID-19

New research conducted on behalf of Boots Ireland has revealed 6 in 10 adults (60%) claim that they are concerned about contracting the flu since the arrival of COVID-19. While levels of concern are quite consistent across age groups, ...

05 Oct 2021 at 11:24

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Bird flu reported in Monaghan after samples from turkey flock test positive

Avian bird flu has been reported in County Monaghan after samples taken from a turkey flock produced a positive result. Restriction zones and surveillance measures are reportedly being set up around the affected area. The news, which ...

22 Nov 2021 at 12:58

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Update on food safety after bird flu case discovered in Ireland

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that a highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI) has been detected in Ireland. The case is a subtype H5N1 has been discovered in a wild bird in Oranmore, Co Galway. The ...

04 Nov 2021 at 13:36

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Free flu vaccination programme extended to bring in a wider age group

The HSE have announced the extension of the Children’s Flu Vaccine in Ireland to include 13- to 17-year-olds. The vaccine and its administration was already available free of charge for 2- to 12-year-old children through ...

17 Dec 2020 at 11:16

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Warning: Early onset of winter flu predicted

01 Oct 2021 at 11:30

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Warning issued following outbreak of Avian flu

A warning has been issued about the risk of the highly contagious Avian Flu after nearly 60 wild sea birds were detected with it on Irish coasts recently. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and ...

19 Sept 2022 at 10:53

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'Please get the flu vaccine' - HSE CEO tells people advised to get jab to come forward

The CEO of the HSE is advising people to get the flu vaccine if they've been recommended to do so. Paul Reid posted a picture of his own vaccination on social media and stated, "Please get the flu vaccine, if ...

11 Nov 2021 at 15:08

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No new flu cases recorded but caution urged amongst elderly

There were no new flu cases recorded last week, with just two cases in total reported so far in the country this year. Neither of those two flu cases reported required hospitalisation. This is the second ...

14 Nov 2021 at 13:53

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Govt issues advice to Carlow bird and poultry owners to help prevent avian flu

The Irish Government has issued advice to Waterford bird and poultry owners to prevent the spread of avian flu. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine yesterday (November 10) reminded owners ...

13 Nov 2022 at 17:53

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