Wicklow Residents Asked To Consider All Care Options As Flu Cases Surge

As high numbers of people presenting with symptoms of respiratory illness is placing pressure on hospitals, the HSE is asking everyone to help stop the spread of flu by staying at home if you're sick.

If you need care, visit your pharmacy, GP or family doctor, GP Out of Hours, or an injury unit for non-serious issues like fractures or burns.

Also, remember to wash your hands and cover your coughs and sneezes. If you're having trouble breathing or feel chest pain, go to the emergency department or call 112 or 999.

In order to protect patients and staff, visiting restrictions are in place across St. Vincent University Hospital, St. Michael’s Hospital Dun Laoghaire, St. Columcille’s Hospital Loughlinstown, the National Maternity Hospital and the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital.

Many hospitals are also implementing mask wearing measures as a further precaution. 

All healthcare workers and people in at-risk groups are urged to get the Flu Vaccine.

Likewise, all those eligible for a COVID-19 booster are being encouraged to receive it.

The Flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time.

HSE's instructions on how to stay healthy during the winter season can be found here.