Summary information from the latest report (week 42) includes:
The sentinel GP influenza-like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 3.3 per 100,000 population in week 42 2016, remaining low, and stable compared to the updated rate of 4.7 per 100,000
ILI rates were below the Irish baseline threshold (18.3 per 100,000 population)
Hospitalisations: One confirmed influenza A(H3) hospitalised case was notified to HPSC during week 42 2016.
The HPSC weekly reports can be viewed at the following link.
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Oct. 30, 2016, 8:37 a.m.