HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre
@hpscireland.bsky.social
HPSC is Ireland's specialist service for the surveillance of communicable diseases & is part of Health Service Executive
Many antibiotics are no longer effective against some bacteria. By limiting our use of antibiotics, we can #KeepAntibioticsWorking 👇
www2.hse.ie/medicines/an...
www2.hse.ie/medicines/an...
November 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Many antibiotics are no longer effective against some bacteria. By limiting our use of antibiotics, we can #KeepAntibioticsWorking 👇
www2.hse.ie/medicines/an...
www2.hse.ie/medicines/an...
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Today is #WorldCervicalCancerEliminationDay.
Ireland is working on eliminating cervical cancer by 2040. With HPV vaccination, regular cervical screening and early treatment, we can make cervical cancer rare in every community.
Find out more: bit.ly/4oLHZoo
#TogetherTowardsElimination
Ireland is working on eliminating cervical cancer by 2040. With HPV vaccination, regular cervical screening and early treatment, we can make cervical cancer rare in every community.
Find out more: bit.ly/4oLHZoo
#TogetherTowardsElimination
November 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Today is #WorldCervicalCancerEliminationDay.
Ireland is working on eliminating cervical cancer by 2040. With HPV vaccination, regular cervical screening and early treatment, we can make cervical cancer rare in every community.
Find out more: bit.ly/4oLHZoo
#TogetherTowardsElimination
Ireland is working on eliminating cervical cancer by 2040. With HPV vaccination, regular cervical screening and early treatment, we can make cervical cancer rare in every community.
Find out more: bit.ly/4oLHZoo
#TogetherTowardsElimination
Just launched: Ireland’s first data hub for infectious disease outbreaks
📊 Explore data on all notified outbreaks over 5 years:
🔍Filter by disease group
📈Compare weekly stats
📂Access underlying data
The latest innovation in presenting notifiable disease data from @hpscireland
outbreaks.hpsc.ie
📊 Explore data on all notified outbreaks over 5 years:
🔍Filter by disease group
📈Compare weekly stats
📂Access underlying data
The latest innovation in presenting notifiable disease data from @hpscireland
outbreaks.hpsc.ie
October 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Just launched: Ireland’s first data hub for infectious disease outbreaks
📊 Explore data on all notified outbreaks over 5 years:
🔍Filter by disease group
📈Compare weekly stats
📂Access underlying data
The latest innovation in presenting notifiable disease data from @hpscireland
outbreaks.hpsc.ie
📊 Explore data on all notified outbreaks over 5 years:
🔍Filter by disease group
📈Compare weekly stats
📂Access underlying data
The latest innovation in presenting notifiable disease data from @hpscireland
outbreaks.hpsc.ie
A Look Back at Ireland’s 2024/2025 Respiratory Virus Season..
Read the article in full: ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/s...
Read the article in full: ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/s...
October 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM
A Look Back at Ireland’s 2024/2025 Respiratory Virus Season..
Read the article in full: ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/s...
Read the article in full: ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/s...
The October issue of Epi Insight is out now!.
See some of the featured articles below and read each article in full here: bit.ly/4pVeqBN
See some of the featured articles below and read each article in full here: bit.ly/4pVeqBN
October 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The October issue of Epi Insight is out now!.
See some of the featured articles below and read each article in full here: bit.ly/4pVeqBN
See some of the featured articles below and read each article in full here: bit.ly/4pVeqBN
Reposted by HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre
RSV infection can cause serious illness in babies. Nirsevimab, an effective immunisation, is now available. If your baby was born on or after March 1 this year, make an appointment for free immunisation at a HSE community clinic. www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...
September 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
RSV infection can cause serious illness in babies. Nirsevimab, an effective immunisation, is now available. If your baby was born on or after March 1 this year, make an appointment for free immunisation at a HSE community clinic. www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...
Reposted by HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause serious illness in infants. A safe and effective immunisation is being offered free of charge to infants to protect them during the RSV season.
For more information see RSV immunisation for newborns - www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...
For more information see RSV immunisation for newborns - www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...
August 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause serious illness in infants. A safe and effective immunisation is being offered free of charge to infants to protect them during the RSV season.
For more information see RSV immunisation for newborns - www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...
For more information see RSV immunisation for newborns - www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...
Reposted by HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre
You don’t need to see the sun to be affected by this force of nature. UV radiation from the sun can damage skin even when it's cloudy.
Don't look back in anger, be SunSmart and bring your bucket hat to the Oasis concert.
➡️ bit.ly/41959v8
#SunSmart
Don't look back in anger, be SunSmart and bring your bucket hat to the Oasis concert.
➡️ bit.ly/41959v8
#SunSmart
August 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM
You don’t need to see the sun to be affected by this force of nature. UV radiation from the sun can damage skin even when it's cloudy.
Don't look back in anger, be SunSmart and bring your bucket hat to the Oasis concert.
➡️ bit.ly/41959v8
#SunSmart
Don't look back in anger, be SunSmart and bring your bucket hat to the Oasis concert.
➡️ bit.ly/41959v8
#SunSmart
European Toolkit for Elimination of Viral Hepatitis in Prisons launched by ECDC & EUDA is an opportunity to take action towards hepatitis elimination.
The toolkit developed with support of the advisory committee included Irish representation from HSE & Irish Prison Service
eurohepp.ecdc.europa.eu
The toolkit developed with support of the advisory committee included Irish representation from HSE & Irish Prison Service
eurohepp.ecdc.europa.eu
#HepatitisB & #HepatitisC affect millions in Europe - people in prisons are especially affected.
The #EuroHePP toolkit from @ecdc.europa.eu & #EUDA helps health services to assess local needs & gaps, plan a strategy & implement services to eliminate hepatitis in prisons.
#IDsky #EpiSky #Hepatitis
The #EuroHePP toolkit from @ecdc.europa.eu & #EUDA helps health services to assess local needs & gaps, plan a strategy & implement services to eliminate hepatitis in prisons.
#IDsky #EpiSky #Hepatitis
August 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
European Toolkit for Elimination of Viral Hepatitis in Prisons launched by ECDC & EUDA is an opportunity to take action towards hepatitis elimination.
The toolkit developed with support of the advisory committee included Irish representation from HSE & Irish Prison Service
eurohepp.ecdc.europa.eu
The toolkit developed with support of the advisory committee included Irish representation from HSE & Irish Prison Service
eurohepp.ecdc.europa.eu
Reposted by HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre
Protect yourself and others against measles by ensuring you are up to date with the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine.
For more information see MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine - www2.hse.ie/conditions/m...
For more information see MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine - www2.hse.ie/conditions/m...
August 8, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Protect yourself and others against measles by ensuring you are up to date with the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine.
For more information see MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine - www2.hse.ie/conditions/m...
For more information see MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine - www2.hse.ie/conditions/m...
Published today, Guidance for the Public Health and Clinical Management of Listeria Cases.
This new publication provides detailed guidance on:
🦠 Testing pathways
🦠 Public Health & Clinical Measures for Case Risks Reduction
🦠 Outbreak management
Available at: www.hpsc.ie/a-z/gastroen...
This new publication provides detailed guidance on:
🦠 Testing pathways
🦠 Public Health & Clinical Measures for Case Risks Reduction
🦠 Outbreak management
Available at: www.hpsc.ie/a-z/gastroen...
August 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Published today, Guidance for the Public Health and Clinical Management of Listeria Cases.
This new publication provides detailed guidance on:
🦠 Testing pathways
🦠 Public Health & Clinical Measures for Case Risks Reduction
🦠 Outbreak management
Available at: www.hpsc.ie/a-z/gastroen...
This new publication provides detailed guidance on:
🦠 Testing pathways
🦠 Public Health & Clinical Measures for Case Risks Reduction
🦠 Outbreak management
Available at: www.hpsc.ie/a-z/gastroen...
For World Hepatitis Day, we are sharing our new infographic on the epidemiology of hepatitis C in Ireland.
Did you know an estimated 3,500 to 5,000 people in Ireland are living with chronic hep C infection?
Get the facts. Take action. Order your free test kit today www2.hse.ie/services/ord...
Did you know an estimated 3,500 to 5,000 people in Ireland are living with chronic hep C infection?
Get the facts. Take action. Order your free test kit today www2.hse.ie/services/ord...
July 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
For World Hepatitis Day, we are sharing our new infographic on the epidemiology of hepatitis C in Ireland.
Did you know an estimated 3,500 to 5,000 people in Ireland are living with chronic hep C infection?
Get the facts. Take action. Order your free test kit today www2.hse.ie/services/ord...
Did you know an estimated 3,500 to 5,000 people in Ireland are living with chronic hep C infection?
Get the facts. Take action. Order your free test kit today www2.hse.ie/services/ord...
To mark #WorldHepatitisDay, we are sharing our new infographic on the epidemiology of hepatitis B in Ireland.
Did you know many people living with hepatitis B don’t know they have it?
If you're at risk, talk to your doctor about testing for hep B and getting the vaccine if you are not protected.
Did you know many people living with hepatitis B don’t know they have it?
If you're at risk, talk to your doctor about testing for hep B and getting the vaccine if you are not protected.
July 28, 2025 at 9:13 AM
To mark #WorldHepatitisDay, we are sharing our new infographic on the epidemiology of hepatitis B in Ireland.
Did you know many people living with hepatitis B don’t know they have it?
If you're at risk, talk to your doctor about testing for hep B and getting the vaccine if you are not protected.
Did you know many people living with hepatitis B don’t know they have it?
If you're at risk, talk to your doctor about testing for hep B and getting the vaccine if you are not protected.
World Hepatitis Day is approaching, and we have dedicated a special edition of Epi Insight to hepatitis.
Read our headline article on the epidemiology of hepatitis B & C in Ireland and how people can protect themselves: ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/1...
Read our headline article on the epidemiology of hepatitis B & C in Ireland and how people can protect themselves: ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/1...
July 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
World Hepatitis Day is approaching, and we have dedicated a special edition of Epi Insight to hepatitis.
Read our headline article on the epidemiology of hepatitis B & C in Ireland and how people can protect themselves: ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/1...
Read our headline article on the epidemiology of hepatitis B & C in Ireland and how people can protect themselves: ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/1...
New RGDU publication:
Guidance for the Public Health Management of Pertussis
The purpose is to provide nationally consistent guidance to regional Departments of Public Health in responding to a notifiable disease event👇
bit.ly/3GQZ2ES
Guidance for the Public Health Management of Pertussis
The purpose is to provide nationally consistent guidance to regional Departments of Public Health in responding to a notifiable disease event👇
bit.ly/3GQZ2ES
July 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New RGDU publication:
Guidance for the Public Health Management of Pertussis
The purpose is to provide nationally consistent guidance to regional Departments of Public Health in responding to a notifiable disease event👇
bit.ly/3GQZ2ES
Guidance for the Public Health Management of Pertussis
The purpose is to provide nationally consistent guidance to regional Departments of Public Health in responding to a notifiable disease event👇
bit.ly/3GQZ2ES
After being outdoors this summer, keep an eye out for ticks and tick bites. These are small brown bugs whose bite can cause Lyme disease.
If you find a tick on yourself, remove it, and contact your GP if you develop a bullseye rash.
To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3S5x0r4
If you find a tick on yourself, remove it, and contact your GP if you develop a bullseye rash.
To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3S5x0r4
July 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
After being outdoors this summer, keep an eye out for ticks and tick bites. These are small brown bugs whose bite can cause Lyme disease.
If you find a tick on yourself, remove it, and contact your GP if you develop a bullseye rash.
To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3S5x0r4
If you find a tick on yourself, remove it, and contact your GP if you develop a bullseye rash.
To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3S5x0r4
Reposted by HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre
Ten Enforcement Orders served on food businesses in June.
The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the @hselive.bsky.social
To read the full press release, please see here: ow.ly/Mr2I50WmSzv
#FoodSafety #EnvironmentalHealth
The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the @hselive.bsky.social
To read the full press release, please see here: ow.ly/Mr2I50WmSzv
#FoodSafety #EnvironmentalHealth
July 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Ten Enforcement Orders served on food businesses in June.
The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the @hselive.bsky.social
To read the full press release, please see here: ow.ly/Mr2I50WmSzv
#FoodSafety #EnvironmentalHealth
The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the @hselive.bsky.social
To read the full press release, please see here: ow.ly/Mr2I50WmSzv
#FoodSafety #EnvironmentalHealth
Measles cases and outbreaks have been reported in many European countries, including popular summer holiday destinations.
Ensure all family members are up to date with the recommended doses of MMR vaccine before travelling abroad.
For more information about measles go to: bit.ly/44rPxop
Ensure all family members are up to date with the recommended doses of MMR vaccine before travelling abroad.
For more information about measles go to: bit.ly/44rPxop
June 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Measles cases and outbreaks have been reported in many European countries, including popular summer holiday destinations.
Ensure all family members are up to date with the recommended doses of MMR vaccine before travelling abroad.
For more information about measles go to: bit.ly/44rPxop
Ensure all family members are up to date with the recommended doses of MMR vaccine before travelling abroad.
For more information about measles go to: bit.ly/44rPxop
Our new issue of Epi Insight features article on the resurgence of Parvovirus B19 in Ireland
📈 An increase in parvovirus B19 detections was seen in Ireland in 2024 following several years of low activity including during the emergence of COVID-19.
ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/2...
📈 An increase in parvovirus B19 detections was seen in Ireland in 2024 following several years of low activity including during the emergence of COVID-19.
ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/2...
June 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Our new issue of Epi Insight features article on the resurgence of Parvovirus B19 in Ireland
📈 An increase in parvovirus B19 detections was seen in Ireland in 2024 following several years of low activity including during the emergence of COVID-19.
ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/2...
📈 An increase in parvovirus B19 detections was seen in Ireland in 2024 following several years of low activity including during the emergence of COVID-19.
ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/2...
Reposted by HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre
📢 The @ec.europa.eu has launched a new call for applications to designate EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) in the field of #RespiratoryViruses.
📅 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: 17 September 2025 at 12:00 CEST
🔗 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 & 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 ➡️ bit.ly/4mJrqsC
#IDsky #EpiSky #Microbiology #Epidemiology
📅 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: 17 September 2025 at 12:00 CEST
🔗 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 & 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 ➡️ bit.ly/4mJrqsC
#IDsky #EpiSky #Microbiology #Epidemiology
June 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
📢 The @ec.europa.eu has launched a new call for applications to designate EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) in the field of #RespiratoryViruses.
📅 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: 17 September 2025 at 12:00 CEST
🔗 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 & 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 ➡️ bit.ly/4mJrqsC
#IDsky #EpiSky #Microbiology #Epidemiology
📅 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: 17 September 2025 at 12:00 CEST
🔗 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 & 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 ➡️ bit.ly/4mJrqsC
#IDsky #EpiSky #Microbiology #Epidemiology
Epi Insight June issue is out now
This month's edition includes:
👩❤️👨 STI notifications in Ireland decrease
📰 Mpox vaccine update
👫 Strengthening gonorrhoea surveillance in Ireland
👩👧👧Resurgence of parvovirus B19
Read the latest issue👇
ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/g...
This month's edition includes:
👩❤️👨 STI notifications in Ireland decrease
📰 Mpox vaccine update
👫 Strengthening gonorrhoea surveillance in Ireland
👩👧👧Resurgence of parvovirus B19
Read the latest issue👇
ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/g...
June 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Epi Insight June issue is out now
This month's edition includes:
👩❤️👨 STI notifications in Ireland decrease
📰 Mpox vaccine update
👫 Strengthening gonorrhoea surveillance in Ireland
👩👧👧Resurgence of parvovirus B19
Read the latest issue👇
ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/g...
This month's edition includes:
👩❤️👨 STI notifications in Ireland decrease
📰 Mpox vaccine update
👫 Strengthening gonorrhoea surveillance in Ireland
👩👧👧Resurgence of parvovirus B19
Read the latest issue👇
ndsc.newsweaver.ie/4otaa688p3/g...
Sexually transmitted infection rates decreased in Ireland in 2024 compared with 2023 but the notification rate remains 31% higher than pre COVID-19 pandemic year 2019.
Today we've published annual data on STIs for 2024 hpsc.ie/a-z/sexually...
Today we've published annual data on STIs for 2024 hpsc.ie/a-z/sexually...
June 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Sexually transmitted infection rates decreased in Ireland in 2024 compared with 2023 but the notification rate remains 31% higher than pre COVID-19 pandemic year 2019.
Today we've published annual data on STIs for 2024 hpsc.ie/a-z/sexually...
Today we've published annual data on STIs for 2024 hpsc.ie/a-z/sexually...
After being outdoors this summer, keep an eye out for ticks and tick bites. These are small brown bugs whose bite can cause Lyme disease.
If you find a tick on yourself, remove it, and contact your GP if you develop a bullseye rash.
To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3S5x0r4
If you find a tick on yourself, remove it, and contact your GP if you develop a bullseye rash.
To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3S5x0r4
May 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
After being outdoors this summer, keep an eye out for ticks and tick bites. These are small brown bugs whose bite can cause Lyme disease.
If you find a tick on yourself, remove it, and contact your GP if you develop a bullseye rash.
To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3S5x0r4
If you find a tick on yourself, remove it, and contact your GP if you develop a bullseye rash.
To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3S5x0r4
The May issue of Epi Insight is out now!
Some of the articles featured in this month's publication include:
🔎Monitoring HIV Community Testing in Ireland
🐜Tick Awareness Day May 1st 2025
🐏Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks associated with farm visits
Read the latest issue here👇
bit.ly/42WzexY
Some of the articles featured in this month's publication include:
🔎Monitoring HIV Community Testing in Ireland
🐜Tick Awareness Day May 1st 2025
🐏Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks associated with farm visits
Read the latest issue here👇
bit.ly/42WzexY
May 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The May issue of Epi Insight is out now!
Some of the articles featured in this month's publication include:
🔎Monitoring HIV Community Testing in Ireland
🐜Tick Awareness Day May 1st 2025
🐏Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks associated with farm visits
Read the latest issue here👇
bit.ly/42WzexY
Some of the articles featured in this month's publication include:
🔎Monitoring HIV Community Testing in Ireland
🐜Tick Awareness Day May 1st 2025
🐏Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks associated with farm visits
Read the latest issue here👇
bit.ly/42WzexY
Today is #WorldMalariaDay when travelling to countries affected by malaria take personal preventive actions to avoid infection:
- Use mosquito repellent
- Sleep under bed nets
- Wear full-sleeved protective clothing
- Take anti-malarial medications
- Use mosquito repellent
- Sleep under bed nets
- Wear full-sleeved protective clothing
- Take anti-malarial medications
April 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Today is #WorldMalariaDay when travelling to countries affected by malaria take personal preventive actions to avoid infection:
- Use mosquito repellent
- Sleep under bed nets
- Wear full-sleeved protective clothing
- Take anti-malarial medications
- Use mosquito repellent
- Sleep under bed nets
- Wear full-sleeved protective clothing
- Take anti-malarial medications