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# vaccine - Tuesday 24 March, 2020
University researchers in Belfast have been awarded a grant to find a Covid-19 treatment
The funding grant has been awarded as one of several projects that will receive part of a €21.5 million fund.
# vaccine - Wednesday 18 March, 2020
Here are the potential Covid-19 vaccine and treatment options being developed
The World Health Organization has said it could take 12 to 18 months for a vaccine to be developed and approved for use.
# vaccine - Tuesday 18 February, 2020
Coronavirus vaccine could take up to 12-18 months, says WHO
A candidate vaccine could be “around 16 weeks from now”, but months of testing would be needed after that.
# vaccine - Thursday 9 January, 2020
'Losing our measles-free status is a real threat': No drop off in measles rate after cases tripled in 2018
There were 80 reported measles cases in Ireland in 2019.
# vaccine - Thursday 12 December, 2019
HSE urges high-risk people to get flu vaccine as virus is 'actively circulating'
The latest figures show that the flu rate has spiked.
# vaccine - Thursday 21 November, 2019
HSE urges public to get flu vaccine as data shows annual flu season could hit 'within weeks'
The executive briefed the media on the latest update on its ‘winter plan’ today.
# vaccine - Tuesday 10 September, 2019
Harris says social media companies should ban accounts that spread misinformation about vaccines
Facebook says certain hashtags are banned and ads rejected in a bid to stop misinformation from gaining traction.
# vaccine - Thursday 29 August, 2019
Four European countries lose measles-free status as number of cases skyrockets
There are fears that Ireland’s status could also be at risk.
# vaccine - Wednesday 21 August, 2019
Minister to launch HPV vaccine for boys next week
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.
'It's a big threat': Fears Ireland could lose its measles-free status
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.
# vaccine - Tuesday 13 August, 2019
First-ever chlamydia vaccine trial offers hope of treating infection 'epidemic'
An early stage clinical trial proved successful but a vaccine will not be on the market anytime soon.
# vaccine - Monday 1 July, 2019
Simon Harris calls on TDs to support his motion tackling vaccine 'myths'
Simon Harris has called for cross party support for the motion.
# vaccine - Thursday 27 June, 2019
HPV: Major new study shows cancer-causing virus 'significantly reduced' after vaccine
Two types of HPV that cause 70% of cervical cancers were significantly reduced after vaccination.
# vaccine - Friday 21 June, 2019
Unions claim rollout of HPV vaccine for boys is in doubt over staffing levels within the HSE
Health Minister Simon Harris said the programme would go ahead in September as planned.
# vaccine - Friday 24 May, 2019
Virus which is the most common causes of gastroenteritis in children drops by 72% since vaccine rollout
Rotavirus disease is the most common cause of gastroenteritis in children.
# vaccine - Friday 26 April, 2019
Meningitis C vaccination rates of 'critical concern' as anti-vax sentiment pushes take-up rates below targets
Targets for immunisation were over 20% below what they were supposed to be in some parts of the country.
# vaccine - Sunday 7 April, 2019
More than 80 cases now before High Court over swine flu vaccine
A solicitor handling many of the cases said the slow process is “very frustrating” for his clients.
# vaccine - Sunday 31 March, 2019
People divided on banning unvaccinated children from schools
Most people agree with this stance but almost one in five are unsure, according to an opinion poll.
# vaccine - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
Unvaccinated children banned from public places in New York suburb following measles outbreak
The extreme measure is to last for 30 days.
# vaccine - Sunday 17 March, 2019
'It spreads like wildfire': Why Ireland, and the world, is seeing a huge surge in measles cases
Some 136,000 people died from measles globally in 2018.
# vaccine - Wednesday 13 March, 2019
Poll: Should children be banned from attending school if they haven't been vaccinated?
There has been a huge spike in measles cases worldwide.
# vaccine - Tuesday 12 March, 2019
Italy is making parents prove their children are vaccinated before they can go to creche
The law made it compulsory for children in pre-school education to be vaccinated against 10 diseases.
# vaccine - Monday 4 March, 2019
Another measles outbreak confirmed, this time in north Dublin
There have been five cases since the start of February.
# vaccine - Tuesday 15 January, 2019
HSE investigating potential 12th case of meningitis
Three people with the condition have died in recent weeks.
# vaccine - Sunday 30 December, 2018
The number of reported measles cases in Ireland more than trebled this year
Seven in 10 of the confirmed cases involved people who were not vaccinated.
# vaccine - Friday 28 December, 2018
Flu levels are low, but we're about to enter 'an extremely busy time for the health service'
Demand for the GP out-of-hours service remains high and similar to last year.
# vaccine - Friday 7 December, 2018
Health minister says HPV vaccine will be extended to boys next year
Hiqa has also recommended switching to a different vaccination – one that protects against an additional five types of HPV.
# vaccine - Monday 3 September, 2018
'I won’t ever be able to understand exactly how the HPV vaccine works. So as a parent I have to trust the experts'
The desire to protect and care for your child is indescribable, writes Eric Nolan. And that means doing your best to keep them safe.
# vaccine - Sunday 2 September, 2018
'Three children died as a result of measles that year. I remember their eyes'
Consultant paediatrician John Fitzsimons writes about his experiences with measles, and why it’s important to vaccinate.
# vaccine - Wednesday 22 August, 2018
13 cases of measles in Dublin's north inner city in recent weeks
Transmission has occurred in a number of hospitals and in households with “poor vaccine uptake”, the HSE said.
# vaccine - Thursday 9 August, 2018
Warning issued after five more people contract measles in Dublin
The HSE is “particularly concerned” about the risk of measles in children who recently attended Temple Street Children’s University Hospital.
# vaccine - Tuesday 7 August, 2018
Boys to get HPV vaccine in 2019
The Taoiseach said plans are already getting underway to rolling out the vaccine to boys.
# vaccine - Friday 3 August, 2018
'Utter nonsense': Sinn Féin MEP rubbishes reports that she is against vaccinations
Many people on social media have been accusing the MEP of being an anti-vaxxer.
# vaccine - Thursday 2 August, 2018
Warning issued as four cases of measles are reported in Dublin
Two adults and two children were affected.
# vaccine - Saturday 24 March, 2018
Third vaccine dose may be needed to stop people getting mumps in their 30s
There have been a number of mumps outbreaks among adults in the US recently, including on college campuses.
# vaccine - Wednesday 7 February, 2018
Free vaccine offered as Limerick measles outbreak worsens
Six new cases of measles were confirmed in Limerick today.
# vaccine - Friday 12 January, 2018
HSE says people claiming to be nurses are warning against HPV vaccine on social media
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.
# vaccine - Tuesday 9 January, 2018
Here's what you need to know about the flu going around
With the various strains of flu going around you can likely get sick multiple times if you haven’t been vaccinated.
Poll: Should it be mandatory for health professionals to get the flu jab?
Just one in three nurses have received the vaccination.
Just one third of hospital nurses have had the flu jab despite raffles and free coffee incentives
The HSE ran a campaign over the last few months to encourage healthcare workers to get the vaccine.
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Poll: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
WELL, IT’S BEEN a week of blue skies across the country, with little rain in sight.
While it’s forecast to be colder over the weekend than in recent days, conditions, for the most part, are due to remain dry and sunny.
Temperatures today are to range between 9 and 15 degrees.
With little to no rain in sight at the moment, we’re wondering – are you itching for a rainy day? Or are you loving the sunshine?
So, today we want to know: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
Poll Results:
Sunshine, definitely (9791)
I like both (1779)
Rain, for sure (782)
I actually prefer snow more than anything (543)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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By Robert Sweeney
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