The flu outbreak which has claimed the lives of more than 20 people is expected to continue for another five weeks, the HSE has warned. 'Not too late to get vaccinated' as HSE warns flu season to last five more weeksThe current flu season, which arrived 3-4 weeks early this year, has lead to the death of 22 people to date, 17 of those aged 65 years and older. Dr Vida Hamilton said the flu season is expected to last another five weeks, adding that it is “not too late” get the seasonal flu vaccine. “The vaccine is an extremely good match this year and despite us being in the midst of a very busy flu season it’s not too late to vaccinate,” she said. “We anticipate there are approximately five more weeks of flu season left.”Dr Vida Hamilton National Clinical Advisor Acute Hospitals HSE during a media briefing outlining details of the HSE Winter Plan 2018/19 at Dr SteevenÄôs Hospital, Dublin.

Source: Irish Independent January 02, 2020 20:26 UTC