‘Unprecedented’ flu wave expected to peak by end of week

Urging people in at-risk groups to avail of free flu vaccines, Dr Walkin pointed out that stocks of the nasal flu vaccine for children would expire on January 23rd unless used. He urged people with flu-like symptoms to stay at home in order to protect the vulnerable.Dr Walkin also expressed concern about the “chilling effect” hospital overcrowding was having on some older patients who were reluctant to go to emergency departments.

Children’s Health Ireland said the three Dublin children’s hospitals have been under “extreme pressure” due to the demand for service. “This is because of the high numbers of patients attending paediatric emergency departments and the number of very sick children already in these hospitals,” a spokeswoman said.

There were 528 patients waiting for a bed on Wednesday morning, according to the count by the Irish Nurses’ and Midwives’ Organisation, down six on Tuesday. This is similar to the tally seen at other times of the year, Health Service Executive sources have pointed out.

Same unprecedented flu wave that hits every year at the same time…

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