Organisation: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Why the HPV-vaccine programme needs to be gender neutral

Once considered a near exclusive concern of women, HPV-type cancers are now a growing threat to men. This needs to be addressed, says Helen O’Callaghan.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2017

Swine flu outbreak guidelines to be aired on TV

TV and radio advertisements detailing specific public information guidelines in the event of a major swine flu outbreak will be broadcast within the next fortnight, it has emerged.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2009

Vaccine for girls - Issue needs to be looked at carefully

The joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children has called for the introduction of a new vaccine programme to ensure that girls between the ages of 11 and 12 are protected against cervical cancer before they become sexually active.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2007