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'More contagious than Covid' - Doctor warns of respiratory virus outbreak in children

A doctor has warned parents that an outbreak of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in children is "more contagious" than Covid that parents can expect to hear reports of other children, be it in school or in a creche, being sick. Dr. Duffy outlined ...

19 Oct 2021 at 11:27

National News

Parents told to avoid crowds with babies after spike in cases of dangerous virus

Irish parents have been told to 'cocoon' babies under three months old and avoid bringing them to crowded places after a rise in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Children’s Health Ireland says it has seen an increase in patients ...

11 Nov 2023 at 13:18

National News

Major surge in RSV cases among children sparks urgent warning

A PLEA has been issued to parents to remain vigilant about their children's health, as a concerning rise in hospitalisations due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) grips the country. The Public Health HSE Mid-West and UL Hospitals Group ...

13 Dec 2023 at 14:07

National News

People told to ‘consider all options’ before going to A&E

People have been urged to consider alternatives before going to A&E as the highest number of people waiting on trolleys was recorded on Tuesday. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (Inmo)said 931 patients were counted as waiting ...

03 Jan 2023 at 13:37

National News

Health Minister says pressure on hospitals likely to get worse

The Minister for Health has said it is likely that pressure on hospitals due to a surge in respiratory illnesses will get worse in the coming weeks. It comes after the highest number of people waiting on trolleys was recorded on ...

03 Jan 2023 at 21:56

National News

Parents urged to get children vaccinated against seasonal flu

After a record-high of respiratory illnesses in mid-November, parents are being urged to get the seasonal flu vaccine for their children. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Breda Smyth and the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) ...

02 Dec 2022 at 18:39

Lifestyle

As Amy Schumer’s son is rushed to hospital with RSV, what parents need to know about the common virus

Comedian Amy Schumer has revealed her young son was rushed to hospital after suffering from the respiratory illness RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). The common childhood infection usually only causes mild cold-like symptoms ...

10 Nov 2022 at 12:59

Lifestyle

Am I eligible for the new RSV vaccine?

The NHS has started rolling out a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV – a bug that often does the rounds in schools and offices during the winter months. While common and usually not severe, RSV can cause ...

02 Sept 2024 at 13:02

National News

WATCH: Kathryn Thomas on daughter's rush to hospital over deadly virus that's like cold

RTE presenter Kathryn Thomas has opened up about her daughter's brush with the potentially deadly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) virus to make other parents aware. Kathryn said the incident happened a few years ago ...

09 Oct 2024 at 13:54

Lifestyle

How to spot RSV symptoms and simple steps to protect yourself

Health officials are urging older adults to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). NHS England announced on Monday that more than one million adults in England, aged between 75 and 79, or those who ...

10 Feb 2025 at 13:42

Arts & Entertainment

Irish country music star in health update on daughter amid 'scary days' in hospital

Irish country music star Lisa McHugh has shared a health update on her baby daughter after 'ten scary days' in hospital. The singer was forced to cancel a number of shows in recent weeks after her daughter Hallie ...

27 Nov 2024 at 10:30

Lifestyle

What is RSV? And how to protect yourself

Health experts at NHS England have urged eligible pregnant women to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ahead of winter to protect their newborns. Australia experienced its highest-ever ...

05 Aug 2025 at 12:43

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