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Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (3 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...daughters have experienced adverse reactions and health issues after receiving the HPV vaccine. As the House will know, the vaccine protects against two high-risk types of HPV that cause 73% of all cervical cancers. The link between HPV and cervical cancer is as well established as the link between HIV and AIDS, even though some very odd people still seem to dispute that. It is...

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (3 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...out in respect of narcolepsy, whether it was caused by a vaccine or was coincidental and caused by something else such as a virus. What do we know about this vaccine? We know that it does prevent cervical cancer, which is an awful cancer that kills many women every year. We know it prevents genital warts, head and neck cancers, and also penile and anal cancers in men. We have...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (3 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...who believe their daughters have experienced adverse reactions and health issues after receiving the HPV vaccine. The vaccine protects against two high-risk types of HPV that cause 73% of all cervical cancers. It is estimated that the HPV vaccination will save 60 lives annually in this country.The vaccine used in the school immunisation programme is gardasil, a fully tested vaccine which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...Gardasil®and Cervarix®). Gardasil®is the vaccine used by the HSE in the School Immunisation Programme. The vaccine protects against two high risk types of HPV (16 and 18) that cause 73% of all cervical cancers. Vaccinated women and girls will still be at risk from other high risk types of HPV that can cause cervical cancer and will therefore need to continue to have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...®and Cervarix®). Gardasil®is the vaccine used by the HSE in the School Immunisation Programme. The vaccine protects against two high risk types of HPV (16 & 18) that cause 73% of all cervical cancers. Vaccinated women and girls will still be at risk from other high risk types of HPV that can cause cervical cancer and will therefore need to continue to have regular...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I am aware of and have been monitoring the situation in relation to the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine. The HPV vaccine protects women from developing cervical cancer. The vaccine is available free of charge from the HSE for all girls in 1st year of secondary school. This is in accordance with the recommendation received from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee. In Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I am aware of and have been monitoring the situation in relation to the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine. The HPV vaccine protects women from developing cervical cancer when they are adults. The vaccine is available free of charge from the HSE for all girls in 1st year of secondary school. This is in accordance with the recommendation received from the National Immunisation Advisory...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 and 262 together. The HPV vaccine protects girls from developing cervical cancer when they are adults. The vaccine is available free of charge from the HSE for all girls in 1st year of secondary school. This is in accordance with the recommendation received from the NIAC which indicated that the HPV vaccine should be offered on an annual basis to all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme (20 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...health advice and international best practice. Immunisation is regarded as one of the safest and most cost-effective of health care interventions. The HPV vaccine protects girls from developing cervical cancer when they are adults. The vaccine is available free of charge from the HSE for all girls in 1st year of secondary school. This is in accordance with the recommendation received...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (14 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...health advice and international best practice. Immunisation is regarded as one of the safest and most cost-effective of health care interventions. The HPV vaccine protects girls from developing cervical cancer when they are adults. The vaccine is available free of charge from the HSE for all girls in 1st year of secondary school. This is in accordance with the recommendation received...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...health advice and international best practice. Immunisation is regarded as one of the safest and most cost-effective of health care interventions. The HPV vaccine protects girls from developing cervical cancer when they are adults. The vaccine is available free of charge from the HSE for all girls in 1st year of secondary school. This is in accordance with the recommendation received...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: Immunisation is regarded as one of the safest and most cost-effective of health care interventions. The HPV vaccine protects girls from developing cervical cancer when they are adults. The vaccine is available free of charge from the HSE for all girls in 1st year of secondary school. This is in accordance with the recommendation received from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Services: Quarterly Update (6 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...vaccine is dangerous. There is no evidence that it is and the European Medicines Agency is carrying out a review to confirm that. On the other hand, there is very strong evidence that it prevents cervical cancer, which is why it is given. It is the only vaccine that prevents cancer, so it is modern miracle in that sense. The committee will recall the scare we had previously in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (23 Sep 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...assessments suggest that the best way to prevent most disease due to human papillomavirus (HPV) is to vaccinate as many girls and women as possible. The HPV vaccine protects girls from developing cervical cancer when they are adults. It is available free of charge from the HSE for all girls in 1st year of secondary school. This is in accordance with the recommendation received from the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Sep 2015)

Leo Varadkar: The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine protects against two high risk types of HPV that cause 73% of all cervical cancers.Trials of the vaccines involved found that they provide nearly 100% protection against infections with HPV types 16 and 18 and the cervical cell changes that these persistent infections can cause. The HPV programme is a long-term investment that will protect girls from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Sep 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...assessments suggest that the best way to prevent most disease due to human papillomavirus (HPV) is to vaccinate as many girls and women as possible. The HPV vaccine protects girls from developing cervical cancer when they are adults. It is available free of charge from the HSE for all girls in 1st year of secondary school. This is in accordance with the recommendation received from the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Jul 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...; 2025, is the national Framework for action to improve the health and well-being of the population of Ireland over the coming generation. Vaccination against HPV types 16 and 18, which protects girls from developing cervical cancer when they are adults, is a long-term investment as the initial costs of vaccination will be offset by improved health outcomes and treatment savings 15 to 30...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (9 Jul 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...assessments suggest that the best way to prevent most disease due to human papillomavirus (HPV) is to vaccinate as many girls and women as possible. The HPV vaccine protects girls from developing cervical cancer when they are adults. It is available free of charge from the HSE for all girls in 1st year of secondary school. This is in accordance with the recommendation received from the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (9 Jul 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...assessments suggest that the best way to prevent most disease due to human papilloma virus (HPV) is to vaccinate as many girls and women as possible. The HPV vaccine protects girls from developing cervical cancer when they are adults. It is available free of charge from the HSE for all girls in 1st year of secondary school. This is in accordance with the recommendation received from the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (9 Jul 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ...assessments suggest that the best way to prevent most disease due to human papilloma virus (HPV) is to vaccinate as many girls and women as possible. The HPV vaccine protects girls from developing cervical cancer when they are adults. It is available free of charge from the HSE for all girls in 1st year of secondary school. This is in accordance with the recommendation received from the...