Over half of Irish people think HPV is a lot rarer than it is
Less than half don’t know it can cause cancer. Research shows that around seven in 10 people don’t fully understand what HPV is and more than half of people think it is a rare disease in Ireland. According to research by Behaviour and Attitudes on behalf of MSD Ireland, 53% of people believe that HPV […]
3 years ago
HSE urges parents to protect their children by registering for school vaccinations
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 […]
4 years ago
The HPV vaccine programme has all but been forgotten about during the pandemic
During the month of March we’ve discussed many health issues affecting the lives of Irish women everyday. Among these topics one thing that has arisen is that during the pandemic many health services such as breast examinations have been pushed back or cancelled. One programme in particular that has suffered during all of the lockdowns […]
5 years ago
The HPV vaccine proves successful as UK HPV infection rates fall below 2 percent in 16-18-year-olds
It saves lives. It really is that simple, and so if you have a child who is approaching the age where they will be offered the HPV vaccine, know this: The latest figures from the UK shows that the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination, which is given to 12-13-year-old girls (and since September 2019 also 12-13-year-old […]
7 years ago
Why it’s important for boys to receive the new HPV vaccine
“Vaccinating boys is protecting women in the future too.” From September, all boys and girls in Irish secondary schools will be offered a new HPV vaccine. The HPV9 vaccine is being rolled out under the recommendations of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee to provide protection against cancers and genital warts caused by the HPV virus in […]
7 years ago
Family of Laura Brennan ask Irish sports clubs to get behind HPV jersey campaign
More than 50 clubs throughout Ireland are already on board. The family of the late Laura Brennan are asking sports clubs throughout Ireland to consider wearing a HPV vaccine logo on their jerseys or training gear in advance of all first-year boys and girls being offered the lifesaving HPV vaccine from September 2019. The jersey […]
7 years ago