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The HSE has received additional funding for 2016 to include Meningococcal B (MenB) and Rotavirus vaccines in the Primary Childhood Immunisation Programme. The HSE proposes introducing these vaccines for babies born later in 2016. Negotiations and tender processes have now been concluded with the vaccine manufacturers. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks. […]

An outbreak of measles has been declared in Ireland. Several cases have been identified and the areas most affected are the East, South and Midwest. All cases have been in those under 30 years of age, with most cases occurring in the 15-19 age group. Most of those who have been infected did not know […]

BCG vaccine is given to protect babies against tuberculosis (TB). The HSE is currently experiencing ongoing delays with the supply of BCG vaccine.This is a European wide issue. There is only one licensed manufacturer of BCG vaccine in the EU. This vaccine manufacturer has informed us that BCG vaccine will not be delivered into Ireland until further […]

The Zika virus is a mosquito –borne infection, which isn’t harmful in most cases, However, it may be harmful for pregnancies, as it’s been potentially linked to birth defects, specifically, abnormally small heads (microcephaly). Infection when it occurs usually results in a mild illness that typically lasts between 2 to 7 days. The majority of […]