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Significant increase in chickenpox hospitalizations observed this year.

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57 cases of hospitalized chickenpox reported to date.

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Three-quarters of the cases were in children under the age of 15.

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Over half of the cases were in children aged four and under.

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Compared to the same period in 2022, hospitalizations have seen a substantial rise.

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Hospitalizations are also higher than pre-pandemic levels.

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Health Service Executive (HSE) acknowledges the unexpected rise in hospitalizations.

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General practitioners have noticed an increase in chickenpox cases.

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Reduced social interactions during the pandemic have contributed to the increase in cases.

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The inclusion of the chickenpox vaccine in childhood immunization schedules is under consideration by HIQA.

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Before the submission deadline on May 29th expires, members of the public are asked to share their views on HIQA over the chickenpox vaccine.

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