67m children missed out on routine vaccines due to Covid-19
“Vaccines have played a really important role.” Around 67 million children worldwide partially or fully missed out on routine vaccines from 2019 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The United Nations has said that the disruption in health care and lockdowns is the route of children missing out on these standard vaccines. “More than […]
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Parents urged to ensure children are protected against measles before travelling this Easter
There have been international outbreaks.. The HSE is urging parents to ensure their child is vaccinated against measles if they are travelling abroad this Easter as outbreaks are recorded internationally. The health services are encouraging people to keep their children up to date with MMR vaccines. The vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella. There […]
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