Episode Details

Following a recent outbreak of meningitis in parts of the UK, Ennis GP Dr Máire Finn is urging parents to stay informed and recognise the early warning signs of this serious illness. While the Health Service Executive says there is currently no indication of increased meningococcal disease in Ireland, cases remain at expected seasonal levels, with 12 reported so far in 2026 compared to 60 last year. The outbreak in Kent, where 27 cases have been linked to a university and two people have died, has raised awareness of how quickly meningitis can spread and why early detection is crucial. To discuss this in detail, Alan Morrisseyw as joined by Dr Máire Finn from the Ennis Family Medical Centre.