Written answers
Tuesday, 15 October 2019
Department of Health
Vaccination Programme
John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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435. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase the uptake of the influenza vaccine for the winter 2019 season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42112/19]
Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Vaccination remains the most effective means of preventing infection by seasonal influenza viruses and can reduce severe disease that can lead to hospitalisation and death.
As this question relates to a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
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