The flu vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine that helps to protect you from influenza virus. 

Pregnant women and people over 50 will begin receiving their second booster vaccination against Covid-19 from today.

The Health Service Executive has urged those eligible to get the vaccine.

People aged over 65 will be offered a third booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine, following new recommendations made by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.

The Department of Health is working on plans for a potential severe early influenza season, combined with Covid-19 and other respiratory illnesses, the Minister for Health has said.

After three years, over 20,000 Limerick supporters have finally got the chance to show their appreciation to the Limerick hurling team which has now delivered three All-Ireland hurling titles in a row.