HPV vaccine programme expanded to men up to 22 The availability of a vaccine to protect against certain forms of cancer is being widened to include men up to their 22nd birthday. Health • 24 Aug 23
HPV vaccine programme expanded to men up to 22 The availability of a vaccine to protect against certain forms of cancer is being widened to include men up to their 22nd birthday. Health • 24 Aug 23
Charities urge greater take-up of HPV vaccine Cancer charities are urging a greater take-up of the HPV vaccine, as latest figures show that the vaccination rate for both boys and girls is below target. Ireland • 29 Aug 22
Charities urge greater take-up of HPV vaccine Cancer charities are urging a greater take-up of the HPV vaccine, as latest figures show that the vaccination rate for both boys and girls is below target. Ireland • 29 Aug 22
Teenage boys to be offered HPV vaccine in school Boys in first year of secondary school are being offered the HPV vaccine for the first time after the scheme was extended following recommendations by HIQA. Health • 27 Aug 19
Teenage boys to be offered HPV vaccine in school Boys in first year of secondary school are being offered the HPV vaccine for the first time after the scheme was extended following recommendations by HIQA. Health • 27 Aug 19
HPV vaccine campaigner will 'save thousands of lives' The legacy of HPV vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan, who died yesterday from cervical cancer, will be that she will save thousands of lives, Vicky Phelan has said. Health • 21 Mar 19
HPV vaccine campaigner will 'save thousands of lives' The legacy of HPV vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan, who died yesterday from cervical cancer, will be that she will save thousands of lives, Vicky Phelan has said. Health • 21 Mar 19
HPV vaccine to be extended to boys, says Harris Minister for Health Simon Harris has said he will extend the HPV vaccine to boys following recommendations by HIQA. Health • 07 Dec 18
HPV vaccine to be extended to boys, says Harris Minister for Health Simon Harris has said he will extend the HPV vaccine to boys following recommendations by HIQA. Health • 07 Dec 18
HSE reports increase in HPV vaccination rates The Health Service Executive has reported an increase in HPV vaccination rates, with provisional national uptake levels at 65%. News • 18 Sep 18
HSE reports increase in HPV vaccination rates The Health Service Executive has reported an increase in HPV vaccination rates, with provisional national uptake levels at 65%. News • 18 Sep 18
Health watchdog recommends HPV vaccine for boys The Health Information Quality Authority has recommended extending the HPV vaccine to teenage boys to protect them against the Human Papilloma virus. Health • 24 Jul 18
Health watchdog recommends HPV vaccine for boys The Health Information Quality Authority has recommended extending the HPV vaccine to teenage boys to protect them against the Human Papilloma virus. Health • 24 Jul 18
Inaccurate information 'affected uptake' of HPV vaccine The Minister for Health has said that inaccurate information about the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine, especially on social media, had affected the uptake of it. Politics • 28 Mar 18
Inaccurate information 'affected uptake' of HPV vaccine The Minister for Health has said that inaccurate information about the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine, especially on social media, had affected the uptake of it. Politics • 28 Mar 18
HSE offering catch-up HPV vaccine programme The Health Service Executive is offering a catch-up facility for girls to get the Human Papilloma Vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. Health • 22 Mar 18
HSE offering catch-up HPV vaccine programme The Health Service Executive is offering a catch-up facility for girls to get the Human Papilloma Vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. Health • 22 Mar 18
Bishop sorry for misinformation on HPV vaccine A bishop has apologised for "contributing to any misinformation, or indeed for causing upset to anyone, concerning use of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines". Health • 02 Oct 17
Bishop sorry for misinformation on HPV vaccine A bishop has apologised for "contributing to any misinformation, or indeed for causing upset to anyone, concerning use of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines". Health • 02 Oct 17
Minister berates bishop for 'ignorant' vaccine comments Minister for Health Simon Harris has described as "ignorant" and "pathetic" suggestions by the Catholic bishop of Waterford and Lismore that vaccinating 12-year-old girls against the human papilloma virus (HPV) could lead to promiscuity. Health • 29 Sep 17
Minister berates bishop for 'ignorant' vaccine comments Minister for Health Simon Harris has described as "ignorant" and "pathetic" suggestions by the Catholic bishop of Waterford and Lismore that vaccinating 12-year-old girls against the human papilloma virus (HPV) could lead to promiscuity. Health • 29 Sep 17
