New HSE NCCP Prostate guide for patients published

An updated guide called ‘Having your Prostate Checked’ is now available at the HSE’s health promotion website. The HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) guide provides information on prostate issues and highlights the importance of shared decision-making when having a prostate check.

New HSE HPSC data hub to provide comprehensive overview of winter respiratory viruses

The HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has launched a new Respiratory Virus Notification Data Hub to provide the latest data for COVID-19, influenza and RSV cases in Ireland.

Concern over potential rise in winter viruses leads HSE to call for increased COVID-19 and Flu vaccination uptake

The HSE is urging every eligible person to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 urgently amid concern over an expected imminent rise in winter viruses.

Keep well – “Be Winter Ready” advice from the HSE in the South East

The HSE in the South East is reminding people to keep well this winter.

European Antibiotic Awareness Day

Today (Saturday, 18 November 2023) the HSE is marking European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) by highlighting the importance of using antibiotics only when needed. Overuse leads to antibiotic resistance which makes them less effective against bacterial infections. And remember, antibiotics don’t work for viral infections.

Be Winter Ready This Year

HSE advise COVID-19 vaccination of children aged 6 months to 11 years

The HSE is advising that Children aged 6 months to 11 years be vaccinated in Cavan Monaghan, ahead of the winter season.

HSE advise COVID-19 vaccination of children aged 6 months to 11 years

The HSE is advising that Children aged 6 months to 11 years be vaccinated in Donegal, ahead of the winter season.

World COPD Day (November 15th) marks 10 months since Colin’s last cigarette.  

Take the HSE 28-Day No Smoking Challenge.  Join the fight against smoking and kickstart your personal journey to quit. By abstaining from smoking for 28 days, you increase your chances of quitting for good by five times.

HSE urges pregnant women to protect themselves against flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough this winter

The HSE is urging all pregnant women to get the flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough vaccines to offer themselves and their babies the best protection from the viruses this winter. The vaccines are available for free from participating GP practices and pharmacies.