Person: Brenda Corcoran

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HSE secures urgent court hearing over €22m 6in1 vaccines contract, amid supply concerns

The contract is for supply, over about five years, of about one million doses of the 6in1 vaccine, which relates to Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, Hepatits B, Inactivated Polio Vaccine and Hameophilus Infuenza Type B.

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HSE encourages parents to check sources of information after bishop's HPV-vaccine comments

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WHO fear over fall in HPV take up

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Decision on HPV vaccine for boys expected next year

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Vaccine complacency warning as measles hits Europe

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Catch-up HPV vaccines offered as uptake declines

Concern over decline in girls receiving HPV vaccine

The decline in the number of girls receiving the HPV vaccine that protects them against cervical cancer is likely to continue, a public health doctor warned.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

Irish flu deaths may top 1,000, HSE warns

Up to 1,000 people could die in Ireland from flu over the coming months, healthchiefs have warned.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

Flu vaccination 'a lifesaver'

Up to 1,000 people could die in Ireland from flu over the coming months, health chiefs have warned.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2014

HSE: 42,000 girls immunised against causes of cervical cancers

The HSE says 42,000 girls have been immunised against HPV, which helps protect against seven out of 10 cervical cancers.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2014

Doctor gave kids incorrect vaccines

A doctor who admitted to incorrectly vaccinating dozens of children and babies has been found guilty of professional misconduct.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2013

Up to 1,000 could die from flu as HSE warns at-risk groups to get jabs

Up to 1,000 people could die from influenza this winter, according to a study carried out by the HSE.

Tue, 08 Oct, 2013

Warning over Wales measles epidemic

Health Minister James Reilly has warned that Ireland is at a greater risk of measles because of an epidemic in Wales.

Tue, 23 Apr, 2013

HSE urges at-risk groups to get seasonal flu vaccine

OVER-65s and pregnant women are just some of the at-risk groups advised to get the annual seasonal flu vaccination.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2011

Warning as vaccines uptake drops

Parents have been warned to protect their children against potentially killer diseases as figures show a drop in the uptake of vaccines.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2011

At-risk groups told to get jab amid swine flu warning

MEDICAL experts have warned that swine flu will be the worst strain of the flu virus this winter as the seasonal vaccination campaign was launched.

Thu, 07 Oct, 2010

Swine flu set to be worst strain this winter

Medical experts warned swine flu will be the worst strain of the virus this winter as the seasonal vaccination campaign began today.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2010

Uptake of cervical cancer jab at 80%

AS the nationwide vaccination of schoolgirls against cervical cancer commenced, the Health Service Executive reported an 80% take-up of a second dose offered to around 1,500 girls in July.

Fri, 17 Sep, 2010

Cervical cancer vaccine launched in schools

A life-saving vaccine against cervical cancer will be rolled out across the country today.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2010

School vaccination drive to tackle mumps

PUBLIC health officials have taken the drastic step of writing to schools offering to vaccinate students against mumps in an attempt to crack down on an increasing number of outbreaks of the disease.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2009

Huge rise in cases of mumps

Incidents of mumps jumped 15-fold in the last year, it was revealed tonight.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2009

Fourball joy for Castle

Defending champions Castle registered back-to-back victories in the Menolly Homes ILGU Inter-Club Fourball after beating Waterford in the final at Mount Juliet.

Thu, 07 Sep, 2006

Residents alone not to blame for litter

AS SOMEONE who lives and works in Mayfield, Cork, I was extremely disappointed to learn that we were top of the league of litter blackspots.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2005