A5068504662- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Art, Politics, and Modernism
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
Health Protection Surveillance Centre
2016-2025
Health Service Executive
2014-2023
University College Dublin
2023
Hokkaido University
2023
University College Cork
2023
Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin
2023
Mercy University Hospital
2019
National Center for Infectious Diseases
2002-2003
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2001-2003
United States Department of Health and Human Services
2002
In August 2010 the Vaccine European New Integrated Collaboration Effort (VENICE) project conducted a survey to collect information on influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 vaccination policies and coverage in Union (EU), Norway Iceland. Of 29 responding countries, 26 organised national pandemic one country had recommendations for but did not have specific programme. 27 countries with vaccine recommendations, all recommended it healthcare workers pregnant women. Twelve ages. Six three age groups children...
In May 2003, the 56th World Health Assembly (WHA) recommended influenza vaccination for all people at high risk defined as elderly and persons with underlying diseases [1]. The WHA countries, including European Union (EU) Member States, also committed to goal of attaining coverage population least 50% by 2006 75% 2010 having mechanisms monitoring uptake To date there has been no published survey on how successful countries have in implementing this resolution.
In November 2003, a large hepatitis A outbreak was identified among patrons of single Pennsylvania restaurant. We investigated the cause and factors that contributed to its unprecedented size.Demographic clinical outcome data were collected from patients with laboratory confirmation A, restaurant workers tested for A. case-control study conducted who dined at between October 3 6, 2003. Sequence analysis performed on 315-nucleotide region viral RNA extracted serum specimens.Of 601 identified,...
Influenza vaccination is recommended especially for persons at risk of complications. In 2003, the World Health Assembly urged Member States (MS) to increase coverage 75% among older by 2010.To assess progress towards 2010 goal and describe seasonal influenza recommendations in Organization (WHO) European Region.Data on vaccine recommendations, dose distribution, target group were obtained from two sources: Union Economic Area MS data extracted surveys covering seven seasons...
Since 2008, annual surveys of influenza vaccination policies, practices and coverage have been undertaken in 29 European Union (EU)/ Economic Area (EEA) countries. After 2009, this monitored the impact Council recommendation to increase 75% among risk groups. This paper summarises results three seasonal seasons: 2008/09, 2009/10 2010/11. In 27/29 countries completed survey; 2010/11, 28/29 it. All or almost all recommended older people (defined as those aged ≥50, ≥55, ≥59, ≥60 ≥65 years), ≥6...
In 2009 the second cross-sectional web-based survey was undertaken by Vaccine European New Integrated Collaboration Effort (VENICE) project across 27 Union (EU) member states (MS), Norway and Iceland (n=29) to determine changes in official national seasonal influenza vaccination policies since a 2008 compare estimates of coverage between countries using data obtained from both surveys. Of responding countries, all recommended against older adult population. Six children aged six months...
A cross-sectional survey was undertaken with the European Union (EU) Member States and Norway Iceland to describe seasonal influenza immunisation in 2006-7 season, particular identify country-specific recommendations for risk groups, obtain vaccine uptake information allow comparison global recommendations. standardised questionnaire completed electronically by each country's project gatekeeper. Of 29 countries surveyed, 28 recommended vaccination older age groups (22 those aged > 65 years),...
The Venice 2 human papillomavirus vaccination survey evaluates the state of introduction HPV into national immunisation schedules in 29 participating countries. As July 2010, 18 countries have integrated this vaccination. policy and achievements vary among those regarding target age groups, delivery infrastructures coverage reached. Financial constraints remain major obstacle for 11 who not yet introduced
In 2011, the Irish Medicines Board received reports of onset narcolepsy following vaccination against influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 with Pandemrix. A national steering committee was convened to examine association between and pandemic vaccination. We conducted a retrospective population-based cohort study. Narcolepsy cases from 1 April 2009 31 December 2010 were identified through active case finding. history gathered medical records. Pandemic status obtained databases. Two independent experts...
During April-July 2022, outbreaks of severe acute hepatitis unknown etiology (SAHUE) were reported in 35 countries. Five percent cases required liver transplantation, and 22 patients died. Viral metagenomic studies clinical samples from SAHUE showed a correlation with human adenovirus F type 41 (HAdV-F41) adeno-associated virus 2 (AAV2). To explore the association between those DNA viruses children Ireland, we quantified HAdV-F41 AAV2 collected wastewater treatment plant serving 40%...
Between November 1998 and May 1999, 136 cases of hepatitis A were reported in Columbus, Ohio. Eighty-nine (65%) case patients reinterviewed. Of 74 male patients, 47 (66%) men who have sex with (MSM). These MSM compared 88 control subjects, to identify risk factors for infection potential opportunities vaccination. During the exposure period, 6 (13%) contact a person had A, 2 (2%) subjects (odds ratio, 6.15; 95% confidence interval, 1.04-48.02); neither number partners nor any practice was...
Objective To evaluate age-specific measles susceptibility in Australia and 17 European countries.Methods As part of the Sero-Epidemiology Network 2 (ESEN2), 18 countries collected large national serum banks between 1996 2004.These were tested for IgG results converted to a common unitage enable valid intercountry comparisons.Historical vaccination disease incidence data also collected.Age-stratified population levels compared WHO Region targets elimination < 15% those aged 2-4 years, 10%...
SUMMARY The 7 and 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) have reduced the incidence of invasive disease (IPD) in children many countries. objective this work was to assess impact PCVs potential herd-protection older adults Ireland. IPD notification typing data from ⩾65 years age July 2007 June 2016 assessed using national surveillance data. There a 94% reduction PCV7 serotypes 2007–2008 2015–2016, rate ratio (IRR 0·05, P < 0·0001). However, there no decline additional PCV13...
In recent years various EU/EEA countries have experienced an influx of migrants from low and middle-income countries. 2018, the "Vaccine European New Integrated Collaboration Effort (VENICE)" survey group conducted a among 30 to investigate immunisation policies practices targeting irregular migrants, refugees asylum seekers (later called "migrants" in this report). Twenty-nine participated survey. Twenty-eight reported having national children/adolescent adult however vaccinations offered...
PERTINENT is an active hospital-based surveillance system for pertussis in infants. In 2019, four of the six participating European countries recommended vaccination pregnancy. Among infants aged <2 months, we measured vaccine effectiveness (VE) pregnancy; among 2–11 VE pregnancy and primary (PV). From December 2015 to included all <1 year presenting with pertussis-like symptoms. Using a test-negative-design, cases were testing positive Bordetella by PCR or culture. Controls those negative...
An outbreak of severe acute hepatitis unknown aetiology in children (HUAC) was reported by the United Kingdom (UK) spring 2022. Within days, a corresponding increase identified Ireland. A multi-agency incident management team (IMT), led Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), established national case definition, trawling questionnaire, testing protocol and communications plan. Between 1 October 2021 12 May 2023, 44 probable three possible cases HUAC were Ireland with median age 3...
In February 2025, the first confirmed case of monkeypox virus (MPXV) clade Ia infection outside Africa was identified in a traveller returning to Ireland from Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). We report clinical, laboratory, and epidemiologic features this case, including stable disease course absence secondary transmission. also present phylogenetic analysis APOBEC3-associated mutation profiling that placed obtained patient an evolving cluster MPXV infections Kinshasa, DRC, likely driven by...
Measles cases are increasing in Ireland, with 320 notified since August 2009. Nearly two-thirds of these (n=206) were unvaccinated. In the early stages outbreak a substantial number linked to Traveller community some also reported among Roma community, other citizens from eastern Europe and children whose parents objected vaccination. By February 2010, there had been considerable spread general population.
We report a community pertussis outbreak that occurred in small town located the northwest of Ireland. Epidemiological investigations suggest waning immunity and absence booster dose during second year life could have contributed to outbreak. The also highlights need reinforce surveillance Ireland especially improve clinical laboratory diagnosis cases.
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infection can cause potentially fatal hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). To determine epidemiologic and bacterial genomic factors associated with HUS, we conducted a retrospective case-control study 108 HUS cases 416 unmatched controls (non-HUS) selected among STEC notifications in Ireland during 2017-2020. We combined routinely collected data on genomewide association findings used logistic regression to estimate adjusted odds ratios. Our...
Parvovirus B19 infection may be mistakenly reported as measles or rubella if laboratory testing is not performed. As Europe seeking to eliminate measles, an accurate diagnosis of fever/rash illnesses needed. The main purpose this study was describe the epidemiological pattern parvovirus B19, a common cause rash, in Ireland between January 1996 and June 2008, using times series analysis diagnostic data from National Virus Reference Laboratory. Most tests for presumptive were done children...