Doctors warn of 'surge' in flu cases as concerns remain around RSV case numbers

Young babies and children under four are the most vulnerable, this winter’s data shows.

Parents of young children have been urged to be aware of warning signs of illness as RSV cases remain high and cases of the flu are surging, a public health doctor with HSE Cork/Kerry said.

Dr Nicola Murphy, specialist registrar in public health medicine, said influenza is a main concern in the region. “The influenza virus is really on the up-turn at the moment, we are seeing a surge at the moment,” she warned.