CMO says current RSV wave appears to have peaked

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The Chief Medical Officer has said it appears that the current wave of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has peaked, which was 'substantially bigger' than any previous wave

The Chief Medical Officer has said it appears that the current wave of Respiratory Syncytial Virus has peaked, which was"substantially bigger" than any previous wave.

"We have seen a reduction in cases by 15 to 17 percent in the last week. In the most recent figures we have, we have seen over 600 cases. The previous week it was over 700 cases," Prof Smyth said. There has been a 25% reduction of hospitalisations in the last week and Prof Smyth said she hopes that downturn will continue.

She pointed out that there is still a significant burden of virus circulating among children predominantly.Earlier this week, the father of a 12-week-old baby boy who had RSV called for stronger messaging from the HSE about the virus after his son ended up going to Sweden for treatment.Prof Smyth said they are beginning to see the start of flu season in Ireland, with an increase in the last week.

 

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The covid vaccines have banjaxed peoples immune systems. Cancer, scabies, shingles and other opportunistic infections are off the charts. This is what the vax was I tended to do. Maim and kill. Depopulation of the “useless eaters”

Whow

BULLSHIT 💩 💯 Just like the homeless figures!

Its problem for jabed people, I didn't use jabba dabba, very healthy even with bad smoking addiction.

What a joke that was

Oh God , help us from this liar.

WHAT IS IT? NEVER HEARD OF IT.

I think I might have it

Well scripted

'Where's me mask, who took me mask' With the beginning of the flu season the good doctor said some of you haven't taken your vaccine. Don't be so selfish and think of grandma. 'Hey grandma give me back me mask'.

I’m off to wash my hands

Get the €9 meal back that should sort everything

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