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Wednesday 23 September 2020
Children aged two to 12 years can get the flu jab for free this year, but it’s not compulsory.
Oxfam has warned that rich countries and industry could prevent or delay the vaccine from reaching vulnerable people.
The Irish Pharmacy Union has said a plan must be developed to stop hospitals becoming overwhelmed next winter, particularly in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vaccination campaigns have been postponed in 24 countries to help prevent further spread of Covid-19.
The World Health Organization previously said it could take 12 to 18 months for a vaccine to be developed.
The World Health Organization has said it could take 12 to 18 months for a vaccine to be developed and approved for use.
There were 80 reported measles cases in Ireland in 2019.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
The HSE said has said the increase in numbers is linked to the spread of misinformation about vaccines on social media.
Minister for Health Simon Harris met with Facebook, Google and Twitter today.
Teenage girls can get the HPV vaccine if they’re still at secondary school – but teenage boys can’t.
There are fears that Ireland’s status could also be at risk.
Harris is considering advice from the Attorney General on mandatory vaccination.
The vaccination programme was rolled out to teenage girls in 2010, but the government committed to making it available to boys in secondary school from September.
The UK has lost its measles-free status and, after a spike in cases here, there are concerns Ireland could end up in the same position.
A new report has revealed that global rates of the disease are on the rise.
Most people agree with this stance but almost one in five are unsure, according to an opinion poll.
Some 136,000 people died from measles globally in 2018.
There has been a huge spike in measles cases worldwide.
This marks an increase of 20 percentage points in just over two years.
There have been five cases since the start of February.
Three people with the condition have died in recent weeks.
Hiqa has also recommended switching to a different vaccination – one that protects against an additional five types of HPV.
The desire to protect and care for your child is indescribable, writes Eric Nolan. And that means doing your best to keep them safe.
Consultant paediatrician John Fitzsimons writes about his experiences with measles, and why it’s important to vaccinate.
Transmission has occurred in a number of hospitals and in households with “poor vaccine uptake”, the HSE said.
There have been a number of mumps outbreaks among adults in the US recently, including on college campuses.
The incident is being examined by the HSE’s measles outbreak control team.
The head of the HSE’s National Immunisation Office said the health service is starting to win the battle against misinformation, but there is more work to do.
People in high-risk groups include pregnant women and those over the age of 65.
The condition can have fatal consequences for babies up to three months of age.
Australian doctors receive payments to track down and vaccinate children who are more than two months overdue for their vaccines, writes Jennifer Whitmore.
No other serious safety concerns were identified in the study of more than three million women.
Health Minister Simon Harris said just one third of all health workers got the vaccine last year.
The plan was originally to roll the free vaccine out to boys – but this has yet to happen.
McGrath had called for the vaccine to be banned.
The decision stems from the case of a man who developed MS shortly after being vaccinated against hepatitis B.
The Irish Cancer Society also wants the vaccination programme to be extended to include boys.
The HSE is recommending people get vaccinated, and if they have the flu, to stay in bed.
The HSE vaccinates thousands of schoolgirls against the virus each year.
5,000 fewer girls received the vaccine this year in comparison to the previous year.
IT’S A QUESTION that has been asked throughout the pandemic, but which has been raised again recently after the Oliver Bond Street party – would you call the Gardaí on your neighbours if you saw they broke Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings?
In the UK, junior minister for policing Kit Malthouse suggested that people should report their neighbours to the police if they’re concerned about gatherings that break the rules.
At the moment, Dublin is at Level Three which means that you can have visitors from one other household to your home or garden; while the rest of the country is at Level Two, which means you can have six visitors from up to three households to your home or garden.
So we’re asking you: Would you call the Gardaí if you saw your neighbours break Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings?
Poll Results:
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