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Why is there a rise in healthy people admitted to hospital for the flu?

Increasing number of flu cases are putting massive pressure on hospitals. This winter, previously...

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11.00 13 Jan 2025


Why is there a rise in healthy people admitted to hospital for the flu?


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11.00 13 Jan 2025


Increasing number of flu cases are putting massive pressure on hospitals. This winter, previously healthy people are also making up a significant portion of hospital admissions. We ask is there a rise in healthy people admitted to hospital for the flu?

To discuss with Pat was Dr Patrick Mitchell, Specialist in Respiratory and Internal Medicine at Tallaght University Hospital.


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