Dear All We were beaten to the first positive flu specimen by non-sentinel sources this year. And from sentinel sources there was a 4 way tie this year last week. See below from the HPSC “There were four practices reporting positive flu cases in week 46, located in Meath, Dublin and Killarney. Many thanks to […]
As you can see from the graph, the influenza season 2015/2016 is now well underway. Remember your swabbing criteria and how to get more supplies if required. Those of you who are making weekly returns, it is so important you make these returns, as the figures assist in the management of the escalation of influenza […]
The first positive flu on the season in week 40 this year, quite early. It was our old friend the swine flu strain so it’s still around. Please find attached letter regarding this year’s i-Move or flu vaccine effectiveness study. Its only sentinel practices that are invited to take part and its very little extra […]
As you have probably realised by now, the ‘Flu Season’ is now in full swing. For those practices who are part of the ‘Disease Surveillance’ network, it is vital that we get your returns on time. Generally speaking, the timeliness of returns have been much better this year. This is probably down to the new […]