Written answers

Thursday, 7 November 2019

Department of Health

Vaccination Programme

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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153. To ask the Minister for Health if it will be clarified to parents who are signing consent forms for children who are receiving the HPV vaccine Gardasil 9 that it is a black triangle medical product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45905/19]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The HSE National Immunisation Office is responsible for managing vaccine procurement and distribution, developing training and communication materials for the public and health professionals. All vaccines administered through the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule and School Immunisation Programme are provided free of charge.

As the question relates to a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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