Experts warn parents that a 15% decrease in HPV vaccine uptake could cost lives
Just half of teenage girls in Ireland received the HPV vaccine last year, with experts warning that declining the jab could leave girls at risk of developing cervical cancer later in life. Fears over the safety of the Gardasil vaccine have led to a 15% drop in the number of teenagers who opted to have […]
10 years ago
The HPV Vaccine: Everything You Need To Know As A Parent
You might imagine that when parents are told about a vaccine that could prevent future cancers in their children, they would jump at the chance to protect them. Instead, uptake of the vaccine that can protect against various cancers is on the decline in Ireland, as parents are becoming concerned about the safety profile of […]
10 years ago
These parents believe the HPV vaccine has made their daughters ill
A group of parents who believe their teenage girls developed serious health problems after they were given the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) will officially launch a support group this weekend. The group, Reaction and Effects of Gardasil Resulting in Extreme Trauma (REGRET) claim their children are not receiving effective medical treatment and cannot attend school regularly due to […]
12 years ago