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Flu Outbreak Soars in Northern Ireland: 52% Positivity in Kids

12/4/2025

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In Northern Ireland, infections rose from 273 to 954 in two weeks.
Dr. Julie-Ann Maney, paediatric emergency medicine consultant, called the outbreak the most severe since 2010.
Children aged five to 14 have the highest positivity rate at 52.3%.
The Department for Health reported 264 flu-related hospital admissions this week, up from 144 last week.
Health officials recommend vaccination and advise regular hand washing to curb spread.

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In Northern Ireland, infections rose from 273 to 954 in two weeks.
Dr. Julie-Ann Maney, paediatric emergency medicine consultant, called the outbreak the most severe since 2010.
Children aged five to 14 have the highest positivity rate at 52.3%.
The Department for Health reported 264 flu-related hospital admissions this week, up from 144 last week.
Health officials recommend vaccination and advise regular hand washing to curb spread.