Written answers

Tuesday, 15 October 2019

Department of Health

Vaccination Programme

Photo of John CurranJohn 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]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon 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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