Scientist and mum of three produces rap video to promote vaccination programme

It's vital to stay on track with your child's vaccination programme, an immunology researcher and mum of three Dr Rachel McLoughlin says.

TCD professor in immunology Rachel McLoughlin with daughter Avril.

DR Rachel McLoughlin is passionate about vaccination — at work and at home. She’s professor in immunology at Trinity College Dublin — her current research is focused on developing a vaccine against hospital superbug MRSA — yet, even she ended up second-guessing herself when her youngest child’s 12- and 13-month vaccines fell due during lockdown.

“I did have that question: should I still do it with everything that’s going on? I went ahead — but if I’m asking these questions, many parents around the country must be concerned too.”