Results were extremely impressive Researchers have created a ‘super vaccine’ that could stop cancer from spreading entirely. Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say they have created an experimental vaccine that can prevent multiple types of aggressive cancers, including melanoma, pancreatic and triple-negative breast cancers. The research was carried out on mice and saw […]
3 months ago
They claimed ‘the measles wasn’t that bad’ in a shocking interview The parents of a girl who became America’s first measles death in a decade have given a disturbing interview in which they said they’re still anti-vaccine and made a series of unproven health claims. The couple insisted measles ‘is good for the body’ and […]
10 months ago
The MMR vaccine will be available for young adults, healthcare workers, and vulnerable populations such as refugees, asylum seekers, and the homeless community Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has announced funding for a comprehensive MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) catch-up vaccination programme. This initiative comes in response to a concerning uptick in measles cases across […]
2 years ago
Children can get the Covid-19 vaccine for free Parents have been advised to get their children vaccinated against Covid-19 as cases continue to rise in Ireland. Hospitals are buckling under pressure as winter viruses spread throughout the country. The HSE has advised parents of young children, aged between 6 months and 11 years, to ensure […]
2 years ago
Flu cases are already surging, the HSE has warned Parents are being warned to protect their children from the flu this winter as cases are expected to skyrocket over the holidays. The HSE is urging parents to get their children vaccinated as soon as possible. The flu vaccine is free to children aged between 2 […]
2 years ago
Children in Ireland aged 13 to 17 will be able to avail of a free flu vaccination from Monday, December 4th. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, confirmed the extension of the nasal spray ‘flu vaccine’ programme today. This means that all children aged 2 to 17 are now eligible for the flu vaccine as part […]
2 years ago