GPs: Funds cut may end vaccinations

TWO thirds of Ireland’s GPs claim they will be unable to keep offering vaccines for illnesses such as TB, hepatitis B, meningitis and measles, if the money they receive from the state for the scheme is cut.

The comment was made in a submission by the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) to the Department of Health over possible health service doctor-related pay changes being considered as part of cutbacks.

In the submission, obtained by trade newspaper Irish Medical News, the union said it cannot support further cuts to GP pay imposed through the Financial Emergency Measures in Public Interest Act, 2009.