Department of Public Health-HSE Dublin & Midlands

Flu is circulating and it is not too late to get your #FluVaccine If you are a healthcare worker, please get vaccinated now to give yourself the best available protection. For details of staff clinics for winter vaccination taking place this week, go to: hse.ie/staffclinics

An update on the flu season and practical advice if you’re feeling unwell over the next few days from Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry on @RTERadio1. rte.ie/radio/radio1/c… @CcoHse

If you or your family feel unwell, consider all healthcare options so you can get the right care, from the right place.

We wish you health and happiness for 2026.

Our Public Health team wishes you a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas.

you or your family feel unwell, consider all healthcare options so you can get the right care, from the right place.

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If you urgently need a GP and your GP surgery is closed, you can contact a GP out of hours. For more information about GP out of hours, visit: pulse.ly/spw0scts6a

It's not too late to schedule your vaccines. They are a safe and effective way to protect yourself and those around you this winter. To learn more about the recommended vaccines for you, visit www2.hse.ie/screening-and-… or consult your GP or pharmacist.

Flu is circulating widely across Ireland. It’s not too late to get vaccinated to help protect you and the people around you. To check which vaccines are recommended for you, visit our website or talk to a participating GP or pharmacist. 🔗 bit.ly/4s1enW8 #FluVaccine

If you have family or neighbours who are older, make sure they are not alone this winter. Find more information on what you can do to help here: bit.ly/4iRBG0c

Plan ahead and make sure you have enough of any medications you might need over the festive period, both over the counter and prescription medicines. #StaySafe this Christmas.

Don't get flu for Christmas! ‍ Flu is now circulating and case numbers are increasing. The flu vaccine takes about two weeks to work. If you are a healthcare worker, please get vaccinated now to give yourself the best available protection. Staff clinics: hse.ie/staffclinics

Don't get flu for Christmas! ‍ Message from Kate Killeen White, REO 📽️ Flu is now circulating and case numbers are increasing. If you are a healthcare worker, please get vaccinated now to give yourself the best available protection. Staff clinics: hse.ie/staffclinics

A huge thank you to our Flu Vaccination Team at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise for their fantastic work 👏 Don’t get flu for Christmas – it’s not too late to get vaccinated.

Healthcare workers — protect yourself and your loved ones this winter. Getting the flu vaccine at the start of the season is the best way to reduce your risk, stop the spread of flu, and help save lives. You can get your flu vaccine at HSE staff clinics: hse.ie/staffclinics

The flu vaccine takes two weeks to become fully effective, so the best time to get vaccinated is now, before flu rates peak over the busy holiday period. Staff can avail of their free flu and COVID-19 vaccines via local staff clinics, GPs or pharmacies. hse.ie/staffclinics

Message from Prof Paul Ridgway, Regional Clinical Director 📽️ Flu is now circulating and case numbers are increasing. If you are a healthcare worker, please get vaccinated now to give yourself the best available protection. Staff clinics: hse.ie/staffclinics @pfridgway

The December issue of Epi Insight is out now! Some of the articles featured in this month's publication include: 🔴 World AIDS Day 2025: Latest HIV trends and data from Ireland 🤝 First All-Ireland Health Protection and Health Equity Conference held in Belfast 📈 HPSC launches Ireland’s first data hub for disease outbreaks 🧪 ESCAIDE 2025 – Europe’s leading scientific conference on applied infectious disease epidemiology And many more!.. Read the latest issue here: ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/6sj…

Don’t get flu for Christmas! Flu cases are rising and the vaccine takes ~2 weeks to work. Healthcare workers—get your flu shot now for the best protection. Clinic details: hse.ie/staffclinics #FluVaccine