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Visiting Restrictions Notice
St Luke’s General Hospital, Carlow Kilkenny is now implementing visitor restrictions to reduce the spread of Norovirus.
Only one visitor per patient is permitted during visiting hours of 6pm to 8pm, unless otherwise authorised by the Ward Manager.
Designated visitors will be required to wear a mask while in wards. These measures are vital to avoid spreading Norovirus among the patients, visitors and staff and the hospital would like to thank the public for their co-operation and understanding at this time.
Noroviruses are very contagious and can spread easily from person to person, and is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis (stomach bugs).
You can find further information about Norovirus on www2.hse.ie/conditions/norov…
Department Public Health HSE Dublin & South East retweeted
Stay well this festive season! Check in on vulnerable loved ones but if you feel unwell, stay home & seek care in the right place. More tips on winter wellness here: about.hse.ie/news/hse-shares…
Wishing you a peaceful and healthy Christmas from all at the Department of Public Health HSE Dublin and South East.
You can play your part to help reduce the burden of seasonal illness this winter ⬇️
Search online for pharmacies offering flu vaccine & COVID-19 vaccine
www2.hse.ie/services/find-a-…
Or contact HSE Live Freephone 1800 700 700 for further information on providers in your locality
“By taking some simple steps, we can all help to reduce the spread of infection.”
With the challenging season ahead, we are asking everyone to play their part to help reduce the burden of seasonal illness this winter.
#StoptheSpread
Department Public Health HSE Dublin & South East retweeted
✨ The HSE’s Memory Harbour & Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council proudly launched Fondest Regards recently – a beautiful new collection of short plays by the Harbour Playwrights, celebrating creativity, brain health & community.
👉 Learn more: about.hse.ie/news/fondest-re…
An Vacsaín Fliú D’Oibrithe Cúraim Sláinte.
Ní thógann sé ach cúpla nóiméad tú féin agus na daoine atá timpeall ort a chosaint.
hse.ie/flu
Department Public Health HSE Dublin & South East retweeted
Healthcare workers, flu is on the rise in our communities. By getting vaccinated you are less likely to get ill, and you will also reduce your risk of shedding and spreading infection.
Find your local staff vaccination clinic at hse.ie/staffclinics
#wintervaccines
Department Public Health HSE Dublin & South East retweeted
Earlier today REO Martina Queally welcomed members to the inaugural meeting of the Dublin and South East Regional Health Forum.
The Executive Management Team were present & presentations were made on the population health profile of the region, capital projects & public affairs.
Department Public Health HSE Dublin & South East retweeted
A problem shared…
That was the theme of Tuesday’s First All-Island Health Protection and Health Equity Conference, held at the iconic Titanic Conference Centre in Belfast. This was the first joint conference hosted by HSE Public Health: Health Protection and Public Health Agency (PHA) and featured a powerful keynote address from Dr Mike Ryan, Former Director of Emergency Response Division at the World Health Organization.
We were honoured to welcome Professor Sir Michael McBride P, Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health NI and Professor Mary Horgan, Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health - Ireland and Professor of Infectious Diseases at University College Dublin, to this landmark event.
National and international speakers shared insights on a wide range of topics, including:
🔹 Equity in immunisation programmes
🔹 Perspectives on vaccination from people living in prison
🔹 Cross-border molecular epidemiology using whole genome sequencing
🔹 Responses to measles outbreaks across the island
Reflecting on the event, Dr Éamonn O'Moore, Director of National Health Protection, described it as:
“A truly historic occasion held in a truly historic location, demonstrating the joint commitment to work together to protect the health of our respective populations on this shared island which enjoys high degrees of connectivity across the two jurisdictions.”
This multi-disciplinary conference highlighted shared challenges and the urgent need for collaboration to address current and future public health threats. Both public health agencies reaffirmed their commitment to tackling health inequities by engaging with communities in culturally competent ways - building the trust essential to protecting and promoting health across the island.
ALT Left to Right: Prof Sir Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health (Northern Ireland), Prof Mary Horgan, Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health (Ireland) and Professor of Infectious Diseases at UCD, Dr Eamonn O'Moore, Director of National Health Protection, HSE, Dr Joanne McClean, Director of Public Health, PHA NI, Dr John Cuddihy, National Clinical Director, Health Protection, HSE
ALT Dr Mike Ryan, Former Director of Emergency Response Division at the World Health Organization presents Dr Aileen Kitching, Consultant in Public Health Medicine (Health Inequalities - Social Inclusion) and Brigid Nevin, Coordinator of Coolock Primary Health Care for Travellers Project (PHCTP) with their award for best oral presentation at the First All-Island Health Protection and Health Equity Conference
ALT Attendees and guest speakers at the First All-Island Health Protection and Health Equity Conference, Titanic Conference Centre, Belfast
Department Public Health HSE Dublin & South East retweeted
Every winter, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection causes serious illness, including hospitalisations, especially among young infants.
For parents with babies born 1 Mar-31 Aug 2025, there is still time to book your free vaccine appointment at: www2.hse.ie/conditions/rsv/i…
Put a vaccine appointment on your to-do list this winter to help protect you and those around you.
See what vaccines are recommended for you at hse.ie or talk to a participating GP or pharmacist:
bit.ly/46KK4Jc
#FluVaccine | #COVIDVaccine
Department Public Health HSE Dublin & South East retweeted
If you work in a healthcare setting, you are at high risk of being exposed to respiratory viruses including flu and COVID-19. The flu vaccine is strongly recommended for all healthcare workers.
Learn more: bit.ly/3EYv2Cp
#TopUpYourProtection
ALT Two healthcare workers standing together outside, holding a large blue shield prop in front of them. At the bottom is the text ‘Top-up your protection. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare workers’ on a blue background.
Department Public Health HSE Dublin & South East retweeted
Well done to the Cluain Árann residential care centre & community nursing unit in Tipperary Town which was praised in a recent report by HIQA.
The report described the quality & safety of the service as 'of a very high standard' and how residents found the staff 'exceptional'.
Department Public Health HSE Dublin & South East retweeted
The October issue of Epi Insight is out now!
Some of the articles featured in this month's publication include:
🦠A review of the 2024/2025 respiratory virus season in Ireland
✅National SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Sequencing Programme wraps up: A successful transition from innovation to routine surveillance
📍Mpox: Current situation in Ireland and updated guidance for health and care workers
👶Free varicella (chickenpox) vaccine now available for babies turning 12 months of age on or after 1 October 2025
📖New Guidance for the Public Health and Clinical Management of Listeria Cases
And many more!..
Read the latest issue here: bit.ly/4pVeqBN
Department Public Health HSE Dublin & South East retweeted
We want your breast screening experience with us to be clear, supportive and reassuring from start to finish.
We explain your #BreastCheck journey and how we care for you from our welcome to your results: tinyurl.com/your-breastcheck…
#ChooseScreening
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Department Public Health HSE Dublin & South East retweeted
We're recruiting for a p/t lecturer in Dept of Public Health & Epidemiology. We're seeking a professional who is passionate about teaching, would like to contribute to & gain experience working as an academic as part of a dynamic, multicultural school.
my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal…
Great to see @carmelmullaney Regional Director of Public Health @HSEDubSouthEast getting her Winter Vaccines at the start of our campaign.
Find your local clinic hse.ie/staffclinics
Our 2025 vaccination campaign launched today! All staff are strongly recommended to get the flu vaccine to protect themselves and those they care for.
The COVID-19 vaccine is also recommended for all HCWs over 60 or at higher risk.
Find a clinic: bit.ly/4nVqqBp
