..but public urged not to go to doctor
Flu fears causes church to suspend ‘peace’ handshake
ONE parish in Fermanagh has taken the decision to suspend the sign of peace at Mass until the end of the flu season, while other parishes are considering the decision. The tradition has been suspended in the Parish of Aghlurcher as a precautionary measure due to the continuing risk of parishioners getting the flu. Fr […]
Rush to get flu jab brings Lisnaskea to a standstill!
THE DESPERATE need for a new health centre in Lisnaskea was highlighted at the weekend when the town came to a standstill simply because patients were flocking to receive their winter flu jab. On Saturday the PSNI’s traffic and travel division had to urge motorists away from the town, such was the extent of the […]
Doctor’s winter warning on vital flu vaccine
Almost 30 years ago, Dr Brendan O’Hare had his own close call with death after contracting Encephalitis after a bad dose of flu.
Winter flu vaccine for children to be rolled out
Winter is coming and parents are being urged to protect their children