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- Cervical Cancer Vaccination Programme. (21 Oct 2009)
Barry Andrews: ...to the Minister indicates that, in the context of the limited resources available, the national roll-out of a cervical screening programme should take precedence over the introduction of a HPV vaccination programme. Population-based cervical cancer screening carries both immediate and long-term benefits. It carries the significant advantage of delivering earlier benefits than a...
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)
Barry Andrews: The first thing to emphasise is that the HPV vaccine, while a valuable initiative, is just one part of helping to prevent deaths from cervical cancer.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)
Barry Andrews: The second point to note is that HPV vaccination is not and cannot be a replacement for routine cervical screening. We know that countries that have organised cervical cancer screening programmes have substantially reduced both the number of new cases and deaths from cervical cancer. The Government's investment of â¬35 million in this programme demonstrates our commitment to a national...
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)
Barry Andrews: However, when they talk nonsense it is possible to ignore what the Opposition has to say. It is important to bear in mind also that at least 30% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV types not covered by the vaccine, as many contributors have already pointed out. In the context of the cancer programme upon which the Government has embarked, there are a number of priorities from a clinical...