The Irish Sick Leave Act 2022 introduces a statutory sick pay scheme for all employees in Ireland. From 1 January 2024, every employee has the right to 5 days of paid sick leave per year. This is known as statutory sick pay (SSP) — meaning it’s the legal minimum amount of sick pay your employer must provide. Payment rate: You’ll receive 70% of your normal pay, up to a maximum of €110 per day. Eligibility: You must have worked for your employer for at least 13 weeks before you can qualify....

And why do so many Irish people want to take this when they have cold or flu symptoms... as a Doctor, it's not clear to me. Pseudoephedrine is found in many over-the-counter products such as Benylin & Sudafed Pseudoephedrine is a vasoconstrictor which means it narrows blood vessels and can reduce the sensation of nasal swelling and congestion. By narrowing blood vessels it also increases blood pressure, which is usually never a good thing! It also carries a risk of neurological conditions...

Winter colds and flus might seem minor, but small things can have big effects — like a butterfly’s wings starting a storm. One sneeze or cough can set off a chain reaction that spreads far and fast. Our immune systems are more fragile in winter. Cold air, less sunlight, and crowded spaces make it easier for viruses to spread. While most people recover quickly, colds and flus can be serious for older adults, young children, or anyone with a weak immune system. Illness forces us to slow down —...