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 👇
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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...
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
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
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...
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
April 25th is #WorldMalariaDay, the theme this year is, “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite”.
If you have returned from a country affected by malaria and are experiencing malaria symptoms seek medical advice and inform your healthcare professional of your travel history.
If you have returned from a country affected by malaria and are experiencing malaria symptoms seek medical advice and inform your healthcare professional of your travel history.
April 25, 2025 at 8:54 AM
April 25th is #WorldMalariaDay, the theme this year is, “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite”.
If you have returned from a country affected by malaria and are experiencing malaria symptoms seek medical advice and inform your healthcare professional of your travel history.
If you have returned from a country affected by malaria and are experiencing malaria symptoms seek medical advice and inform your healthcare professional of your travel history.
If you find any sick or dead wild birds, like wild ducks, wild geese, swans, gulls or birds of prey - do not handle them.
Follow advice from Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)
Report sick/dead wild birds via the Avian Check app. aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
Follow advice from Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)
Report sick/dead wild birds via the Avian Check app. aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
April 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
If you find any sick or dead wild birds, like wild ducks, wild geese, swans, gulls or birds of prey - do not handle them.
Follow advice from Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)
Report sick/dead wild birds via the Avian Check app. aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
Follow advice from Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)
Report sick/dead wild birds via the Avian Check app. aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
The April issue of Epi Insight features an article on the one year anniversary of our National Notifiable Disease Hub
The hub makes available Irish weekly disease data to healthcare staff, policymakers, the media, academia and the public, in a new and dynamic way
Read more👉 bit.ly/4j29KWN
The hub makes available Irish weekly disease data to healthcare staff, policymakers, the media, academia and the public, in a new and dynamic way
Read more👉 bit.ly/4j29KWN
April 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The April issue of Epi Insight features an article on the one year anniversary of our National Notifiable Disease Hub
The hub makes available Irish weekly disease data to healthcare staff, policymakers, the media, academia and the public, in a new and dynamic way
Read more👉 bit.ly/4j29KWN
The hub makes available Irish weekly disease data to healthcare staff, policymakers, the media, academia and the public, in a new and dynamic way
Read more👉 bit.ly/4j29KWN
The April Issue of Epi Insight is out now! This month’s issue features an article on antimicrobial resistant typhoid fever.
Typhoid cases reported in Ireland are almost always associated with travel to countries where the disease is endemic.
Read more👉 bit.ly/43KRUmy
Typhoid cases reported in Ireland are almost always associated with travel to countries where the disease is endemic.
Read more👉 bit.ly/43KRUmy
April 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The April Issue of Epi Insight is out now! This month’s issue features an article on antimicrobial resistant typhoid fever.
Typhoid cases reported in Ireland are almost always associated with travel to countries where the disease is endemic.
Read more👉 bit.ly/43KRUmy
Typhoid cases reported in Ireland are almost always associated with travel to countries where the disease is endemic.
Read more👉 bit.ly/43KRUmy
Visiting lambs and calves down on the farm or at a petting zoo can be fun but you need to make sure you wash your hands with soap and warm running water to stay safe.
Bugs like cryptosporidium can cause sickness and diarrhoea.
More information👉 bit.ly/3R6w05z
Bugs like cryptosporidium can cause sickness and diarrhoea.
More information👉 bit.ly/3R6w05z
April 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Visiting lambs and calves down on the farm or at a petting zoo can be fun but you need to make sure you wash your hands with soap and warm running water to stay safe.
Bugs like cryptosporidium can cause sickness and diarrhoea.
More information👉 bit.ly/3R6w05z
Bugs like cryptosporidium can cause sickness and diarrhoea.
More information👉 bit.ly/3R6w05z
The Research & Guideline Development Unit have published new Guidelines for the Public Health Management of Measles in Ireland.
To access the new guidelines, please visit: www.hpsc.ie/a-z/vaccinep...
To access the new guidelines, please visit: www.hpsc.ie/a-z/vaccinep...
April 4, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The Research & Guideline Development Unit have published new Guidelines for the Public Health Management of Measles in Ireland.
To access the new guidelines, please visit: www.hpsc.ie/a-z/vaccinep...
To access the new guidelines, please visit: www.hpsc.ie/a-z/vaccinep...
The latest issue of Epi Insight is out now!
This month's publication features articles on:
🚱Antimicrobial resistant typhoid fever
🦟World Malaria Day
🌍World TB Day
🤝Key Insights from Exercise PANDORA
And many more....
Read it here👉 bit.ly/3EcGoWr
This month's publication features articles on:
🚱Antimicrobial resistant typhoid fever
🦟World Malaria Day
🌍World TB Day
🤝Key Insights from Exercise PANDORA
And many more....
Read it here👉 bit.ly/3EcGoWr
April 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The latest issue of Epi Insight is out now!
This month's publication features articles on:
🚱Antimicrobial resistant typhoid fever
🦟World Malaria Day
🌍World TB Day
🤝Key Insights from Exercise PANDORA
And many more....
Read it here👉 bit.ly/3EcGoWr
This month's publication features articles on:
🚱Antimicrobial resistant typhoid fever
🦟World Malaria Day
🌍World TB Day
🤝Key Insights from Exercise PANDORA
And many more....
Read it here👉 bit.ly/3EcGoWr
Uganda have recently declared an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Sudan virus. The March issue of Epi Insight features an epidemiological report on the outbreak.
Read more in Epi Insight 👉🔗 bit.ly/43mjW7C
Read more in Epi Insight 👉🔗 bit.ly/43mjW7C
March 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Uganda have recently declared an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Sudan virus. The March issue of Epi Insight features an epidemiological report on the outbreak.
Read more in Epi Insight 👉🔗 bit.ly/43mjW7C
Read more in Epi Insight 👉🔗 bit.ly/43mjW7C