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# HPV

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2022
# Vaccination
Online registration portal opens for HPV vaccine catch-up programme named after Laura Brennan
Laura Brennan campaigned higher uptake of the HPV vaccine before her death in 2019.
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Dec 8th 2022, 12:35 PM
# HPV
Catchup programme for HPV vaccine receives approval
It will be available to women up to the age of 25 years who have left secondary school and who did not receive it previously.
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May 21st 2022, 3:58 PM
# laura brennan
'She saved thousands of lives': Documentary pays tribute to HPV vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan
The radio documentary features tributes to Laura from former Health Minister Simon Harris and Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
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Mar 26th 2022, 9:00 PM
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# HPV vaccine
Cervarix HPV vaccine can cut cervical cancer rates by almost 90%, new study says
The study’s authors said they hope the result encourage more people to get the jab
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Nov 4th 2021, 6:00 AM
# cancer screening
Almost 200 HPV-positive smears through CervicalCheck need repeat test after samples expire
The samples expired after an increase in the number of cervical smear samples being sent in.
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Jul 19th 2021, 9:23 AM
# HPV vaccine
'Zero excuse' that teenage boys should not get same access to free HPV vaccine as girls
Teenage girls can get the HPV vaccine if they’re still at secondary school – but teenage boys can’t.
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Sep 30th 2019, 12:05 AM
# mandatory vaccinations
Harris says social media companies should ban accounts that spread misinformation about vaccines
Facebook says certain hashtags are banned and ads rejected in a bid to stop misinformation from gaining traction.
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Sep 10th 2019, 3:47 PM
# HPV
Harris asks social media companies and sporting organisations to help raise vaccine awareness
The health minister sent letters to companies like Facebook and Google in recent weeks.
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Sep 9th 2019, 6:10 AM
# Remuneration
Minister commits to paying patient advocates for their time and work
A new remuneration policy will be announced next month.
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Aug 28th 2019, 6:00 AM
# Vaccination
Simon Harris to meet social media companies in a bid to make them do more to debunk vaccine myths
Harris is considering advice from the Attorney General on mandatory vaccination.
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Aug 27th 2019, 4:02 PM
# HPV
Family of Laura Brennan say today is a 'bittersweet day' as the HPV vaccine is extended to boys
First-year students will be able to get the HPV vaccine this September.
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Aug 27th 2019, 12:10 PM
# Vaccination
Minister to launch HPV vaccine for boys next week
The vaccination programme was rolled out to teenage girls in 2010, but the government committed to making it available to boys in secondary school from September.
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Aug 21st 2019, 6:15 AM
# HPV vaccine
Most Irish adults don't understand what HPV is, says new study
The study comes as boys are to be included in the national HPV immunisation programme.
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Aug 20th 2019, 8:46 AM
# HPV
New test could make it easier to predict women's risk of developing cervical cancer
Some 99% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV.
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Aug 12th 2019, 6:10 AM
# HPV vaccine
Explainer: The HPV vaccine is free for boys from next month - here's why that's important
Over 500 cases of cancer associated with the HPV infection are diagnosed every year in Ireland.
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Aug 11th 2019, 12:05 AM
# vaccine rates
HPV vaccination rates vary by county from just 40% in Kerry to 74% in parts of Dublin
The substantial variation needs further investigation, the report says.
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Jul 8th 2019, 12:05 AM
# vaccine myths
Simon Harris calls on TDs to support his motion tackling vaccine 'myths'
Simon Harris has called for cross party support for the motion.
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Jul 1st 2019, 8:00 AM
# Vaccine
HPV: Major new study shows cancer-causing virus 'significantly reduced' after vaccine
Two types of HPV that cause 70% of cervical cancers were significantly reduced after vaccination.
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Jun 27th 2019, 6:10 AM
# HSE
Unions claim rollout of HPV vaccine for boys is in doubt over staffing levels within the HSE
Health Minister Simon Harris said the programme would go ahead in September as planned.
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Jun 21st 2019, 6:38 PM
# CervicalCheck
'Raw and needless cruelty': CervicalCheck cases 'a no-win situation' for all involved
Yesterday Ruth Morrissey said she hopes the decision in her case will be a positive thing for other women affected by the scandal.
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May 4th 2019, 7:15 AM
# RIP
'She loved the excitement of life': Funeral of vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan taking place in Clare
Laura Brennan will be laid to rest following the service in Ennis Cathedral this afternoon.
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Mar 27th 2019, 1:01 PM
# laura brennan
'An incredible young woman': Tributes paid to HPV vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan
Brennan was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 24.
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Mar 20th 2019, 9:42 PM
# Vaccination
'Extremely encouraging': HPV uptake rate in Ireland is now at 70%
This marks an increase of 20 percentage points in just over two years.
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Mar 11th 2019, 1:56 PM
# Cervical Cancer
Upscaling rollout of HPV vaccine could 'eliminate' cervical cancer in some countries, study finds
The disease claims the lives of more than 300,000 women every year.
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Feb 20th 2019, 7:06 AM
# CervicalCheck
CervicalCheck writes to 4,300 women affected by lab error offering them repeat smear test
The HSE has been aware of this error since November but it was only made public two weeks ago.
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Feb 8th 2019, 12:05 AM
# Cancer
Health minister says HPV vaccine will be extended to boys next year
Hiqa has also recommended switching to a different vaccination – one that protects against an additional five types of HPV.
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Dec 7th 2018, 11:00 AM
# CervicalCheck
HPV test won't be rolled out until next year
The test was previously expected to be introduced this autumn.
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Sep 19th 2018, 9:26 PM
# Race for the Áras
Sinn Féin's presidential hopeful didn't 'flip flop' on HPV vaccine but admits 'naivety' in interview
Liadh Ní Riada’s latest comments come ahead of a HSE update on vaccine uptake rates due today.
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Sep 18th 2018, 6:01 AM
# worth knowing
Did you know males are at an equal risk of HPV as females? If you did you're in the minority
Two thirds of people don’t realise that males and females are at an equal risk of contracting a HPV infection.
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Sep 4th 2018, 8:38 AM
Voices
'I won’t ever be able to understand exactly how the HPV vaccine works. So as a parent I have to trust the experts'
The desire to protect and care for your child is indescribable, writes Eric Nolan. And that means doing your best to keep them safe.
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Sep 3rd 2018, 7:00 AM
# HPV
'Utter nonsense': Sinn Féin MEP rubbishes reports that she is against vaccinations
Many people on social media have been accusing the MEP of being an anti-vaxxer.
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Aug 3rd 2018, 8:00 PM
# cancer screening
Shift to HPV testing 'could eliminate cervical cancer in Irish women in a generation'
The change could lead to more cases being detected and more deaths being avoided, experts say.
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Jul 10th 2018, 2:11 PM
Voices
It's been a worrying two weeks - but please don't stop getting smear tests
Professor of Gynaecological Oncology at UCD on why it’s vital for women to continue with the cervical screening programme right now.
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May 14th 2018, 1:27 PM
# CervicalCheck
Explainer: Here's what you need to know about the new HPV test for cervical cancer
The accuracy of HPV testing is significantly higher than liquid based cytology testing, which is the testing used now, and is expected to result in fewer women receiving a false negative result.
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May 3rd 2018, 6:00 AM
# Cervical Cancer
'In their eyes I'll see pain... because their daughter is deteriorating in front of them'
Laura Brennan from Co Clare spoke about living with incurable cervical cancer, and why she wanted to feature in the HPV vaccine campaign.
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Apr 14th 2018, 2:01 PM
# Gardasil
HSE says people claiming to be nurses are warning against HPV vaccine on social media
The head of the HSE’s National Immunisation Office said the health service is starting to win the battle against misinformation, but there is more work to do.
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Jan 12th 2018, 12:05 AM
# misinformed
Bishop apologises for false claims about HPV vaccine and teenage sex
Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan says he wasn’t “fully informed”.
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Oct 2nd 2017, 12:40 PM
# Gardasil
FactCheck: Is the Bishop of Waterford right to say the HPV vaccine is '70% safe'?
Bishop Phonsie Cullinan said the vaccine could encourage sexual activity. We can’t factcheck that – but we can say his ’70% safe’ claim is FALSE.
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Sep 29th 2017, 6:00 AM
# factcheck
FactCheck: No, the reported side effects of the HPV vaccine do NOT outweigh the proven benefits
Following controversy over Super Junior Minister Finian McGrath’s comments about the vaccine, TheJournal.ie republishes this Factcheck.
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Sep 6th 2017, 5:15 PM
Voices
'I am grateful I received the HPV vaccine and will be for the rest of my life'
The vaccine has saved thousands of lives worldwide, writes Imogen Sharkey Ochoa.
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Sep 6th 2017, 6:30 AM
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