Harris seeks reassurances from McGrath on vaccine

Health Minister Simon Harris has again sought reassurances from his junior health minster over his stance on the HPV vaccine.

Tue, 05 Sep, 2017 - 08:03

Health Minister Simon Harris has again sought reassurances from his junior health minster over his stance on the HPV vaccine, writes Elaine Loughlin and Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Finian McGrath caused controversy after standing over comments he made last year during which he raised concerns around the cervical cancer vaccine.

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