childhood vaccines

After a couple of years of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the HSE immunisation programme will commence in schools nationwide this month. And parents are being urged to protect their children by registering for school vaccinations, both the ones offered to children in primary and secondary school. Children who are eligible for vaccines will […]

3 years ago

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 […]

3 years ago