658. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact the flu strain H3N2 component of the 2017 vaccine programme has been shown to have been less effective in combatting the spread of influenza than in previous years; the Health Service Executive's plans in respect of the pressure that an upswing in influenza admissions will have on the hospital system this winter season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45812/17]

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658. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact the flu strain H3N2 component of the 2017 vaccine programme has been shown to have been less effective in combatting the spread of influenza than in previous years; the Health Service Executive's plans in respect of the pressure that an upswing in influenza admissions will have on the hospital system this winter season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45812/17]

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