Babies will receive the chickenpox vaccine when they’re 12 months old
Babies will now receive a chickenpox vaccine A major change has been introduced to the childhood immunisation schedule with babies now receiving the chickenpox vaccine at 12 months old. A second dose will be provided when your child is in Junior Infants. It will be provided by your GP for free. The vaccine will likely […]
2 years ago
Parents urged to be ‘Chickenpox Aware’ following recent figures
Dr. Niall Conroy, Adjunct Professor of Public Health at UCC, is urging parents to be ‘Chickenpox Aware’ Hospitalisations for the viral disease increased by 126% last year, according to the latest Health Protection Surveillance Centre data. Chickenpox is highly contagious and causes an itchy, blister-like rash that can cause discomfort. The disease is usually mild, […]
2 years ago
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
Warning to parents as HPSC confirm rise in hospitalisations for chickenpox
A significant increase has been seen between 2022 and 2023 so far Parents are being warned over an increase in the number of cases of chickenpox being reported across the country. The latest HPSC report on infectious diseases has shown a hike in the number of people being infected with the chickenpox. The figures state […]
3 years ago
Should you go to work if your child has chickenpox? All you need to know
What is the advice for close contacts? Chickenpox is a disease that is extremely common among children, and most will develop it within the first few years of their lives. It is extremely contagious and spreads rapidly among children, which can often leave parents questioning if they should go into work if they notice the […]
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