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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (23 Apr 2021)

Martin Conway: ...since his appointment, I formally congratulate him and commend him on the work he has done so far.I have tabled this matter because I am concerned about the roll-out of the human papillomavirus, HPV, vaccine. Those concerns have been shared by the family of Laura Brennan. Members will recall the fantastic work in promoting the uptake of the HPV vaccine Laura Brennan did before her death....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (23 Apr 2021)

Robert Troy: ...the good work that the Brennan family are doing in their advocacy and highlighting the positivities of this vaccination.In 2009, the national immunisation advisory committee, NIAC, recommended HPV vaccination for girls of 12 and 13 to reduce their risk of developing cervical cancer as adults. In September 2010, the HPV vaccination programme was introduced for all girls in the first year...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (23 Apr 2021)

Martin Conway: ...meaningful catch-up programme to get the figures up to what they should be, bearing in mind that we are in a pandemic, and on the role pharmacists throughout the country can play in delivering the HPV vaccine to young girls and boys aged 12 and 13. Where people have to go private to get the vaccine for their children, the cost, between €400 and €600, needs to be borne by the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (23 Apr 2021)

Robert Troy: I thank Senator Conway. I reassure him that I will raise this matter with the Minister, Deputy Donnelly. I reiterate that the academic year 2019-20 saw the highest uptake of the HPV vaccination programme since 2015 and 2016. That is a positive and encouraging development. It goes without saying there have been challenges in this latest academic year but the HSE is committed to offering...