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Public talk on HPV vaccine next week
Leading experts will address concerns over the cancer-preventing HPV vaccine at a public talk in the city next week.
Vaccine the only defence against flu
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has joined the HSE in urging people in at-risk groups to get vaccinated against influenza, warning that flu causes severe illness and death in Ireland every year.
Flu is circulating in the community, warns health authority
People in high risk groups, such as the over 65s and pregnant women, are being urged to get vaccinated against flu. The appeal from health authorities comes as the number of reported cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) nationally has increased in the past week.
Number of mumps cases swelling in Galway, warns HSE as figures double
An upsurge in the number of mumps cases, mainly among men in the 17 to 24 year age group, has been reported in Galway.
Get flu jab, urges HSE West public health chief
Many people in the at risk groups for flu put themselves in danger of contracting a serious illness or even death by failing to get vaccinated, the HSE West’s director of public health warned this week.
Meningitis B vaccine should be included in national immunisation programme, says charity
The first vaccine which protects against meningitis B should be included in the national immunisation programme, a leading meningitis organisation said this week.
BCG jab delayed due to ‘European shortage’
A European wide shortage of the BCG vaccine has led to a delay for Mayo children due to get the jab.
Students urged to receive measles vaccination as fifteen cases reported
The HSE West is urging all third level students to ensure they are fully protected against measles.
NUI Galway students urged to find out if they were vaccinated against measles after outbreak in university
The HSE West is urging students at NUI Galway to find out if they have been vaccinated against measles.
Flu vaccination service at Boots
Boots Pharmacy Athlone are delighted to be offering a Winter Flu Vaccination Service.