Chickenpox vaccine set to be added to childhood routine jabs
The chickenpox vaccine is set to be added to the childhood immunisation programme after being declared safe and effective. The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) made the recommendation today after they were asked to carry out an assessment by the Department of Health. There are an estimated 58,000 cases of chickenpox every year in […]
3 years ago
Chickenpox vaccine might be free after public consultation
The vaccine is expected to be added to the childhood immunisation schedule. The public are to be asked if they believe the chickenpox vaccine should be introduced into the routine childhood immunisation schedule. The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) has said that they have launched a health technology assessment following a request from the […]
3 years ago
Mum reveals clever hack that stops chickenpox from itching
We’ll be trying this. Cases of chickenpox have been on the rise in Ireland in recent months. Many parents have been doing their best to treat the irritating virus as best they can, but there is no quick cure for it. That’s why we often turn to remedies and treatments like calamine lotion. One mum […]
3 years ago
Chickenpox vaccine will likely be added to childhood immunisation programme
Cases have been rising in Ireland. The chickenpox vaccine may be added to the childhood immunisation programme. The HIQA’s suggestion has been backed by the Department of Health. The National Imunisation Advisory Committee also supported the recommendation. Dr. Conor Teljeur told The Irish Times that an assessment is underway. The programme isn’t compulsory but is […]
4 years ago