There is an urgent need to protect Ukrainian refugees from...
Action must be taken to protect Ukrainian refugees in Ireland, many of whom are highly susceptible to diseases that could be prevented by vaccines, writes Dr Catherine Conlon The post There is an...
View ArticleWe should immunise Ukrainian children as a priority – given the worldwide...
Public Health doctor Dr Catherine Conlon writes that it is essential that we immunise Ukrainian children who are living here as refugees in congregated settings Poliomyelitis is an acute illness which...
View ArticlePublic is generally positive about vaccination says survey
New research published last month by Pfizer shows an overall positive public attitude to vaccination in Ireland, but varying levels of concern for different respiratory diseases. The post Public is...
View ArticleLow vaccination rates among refugees mean a measles outbreak is a real threat
It’s not just Covid and flu we need to worry about this winter – all children need to be protected against measles, says Dr Catherine Conlon Measles cases, usually kept under control with vaccines, are...
View ArticleCovid-19 vaccines halve the risk of reinfection
Results of a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Medicine showed that vaccination halves the likelihood of Covid-19 reinfections compared to natural immunity alone The post Covid-19...
View ArticleHPV vaccine back on track after pandemic
The HPV vaccine has had a chequered history in Ireland, but now we are back on track in the goal to eliminate cervical cancer and reduce other cancers caused by the virus writes Michael McHale It’s...
View ArticleIs HPV vaccination purely a women’s issue?
By Elizabeth Duffy, BA in Microbiology, Trinity College, Dublin. Disclaimer: Please note I am not a medical professional and am not an authority on the issue, I am expressing my own opinions in this...
View ArticleWhat makes people change their stance completely on vaccination?
By Elizabeth Duffy, BA in Microbiology, Trinity College, Dublin. Disclaimer: Please note I am not a medical professional and am not an authority on the issue, I am expressing my own opinions in this...
View ArticleCovid-19 boosters taken by pregnant women pass immunity on to their unborn...
Researchers measured the levels and neutralising activity of spike-binding antibodies in 4,600 patients with different vaccination statuses, with and without history of SARS-CoV-2 infection as well as...
View ArticleVaccination rates are probably over-estimated – but doctors must be...
Immunisation lead also outlines challenges in reporting of accurate vaccine uptake rates The post Vaccination rates are probably over-estimated – but doctors must be ‘vigilant’ to remain primary...
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