Two hospitalised at Cork University Hospital as swine flu warning issuedTWO people are being treated at Cork University Hospital for swine flu, it has been confirmed. The HSE’s Assistant National Director for Public Health, Dr Kevin Kelleher, has revealed that a number of people have been admitted to hospital intensive care units with swine flu. Cork GP Dr Nick Flynn has urged people to get the flu vaccine to prevent further spread of the disease. This year’s seasonal flu vaccine contains protection against three strains of flu virus, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), including swine flu. “Swine flu can be very serious.

Source: Evening echo January 05, 2019 10:41 UTC