# HPV

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# vaccine controversy

'I wouldn't dare say don't take the vaccine': TDs on why they've asked questions about HPV in Dáil

With HPV high on the agenda, we spoke to TDs who’ve raised the issue in the Dáil chamber.

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Sep 5th 2017, 7:05 AM

# hpv controversy

Simon Harris was 'very disappointed and frustrated' at Finian McGrath's vaccine comments

Harris said he now feels McGrath “fully supports” the vaccination programme.

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Sep 4th 2017, 5:50 PM

# calls to resign

Simon Harris says HPV vaccine saves lives, after speaking to Finian McGrath about his concerns

McGrath had called for the vaccine to be banned.

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Sep 3rd 2017, 1:10 PM

# irish medical journal

Most schools with low uptake rate of HPV vaccine are disadvantaged - study

The study examined 577 schools across the country and analysed figures from the 2013/2014 academic year.

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Aug 8th 2017, 5:39 PM

# HPV

Irish women may need fewer smear tests to screen for cervical cancer

Hiqa is recommending a HPV test first instead.

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May 29th 2017, 3:11 PM

# Cancer

'Women will die needlessly': Call for push to increase uptake of HPV vaccine

The Irish Cancer Society also wants the vaccination programme to be extended to include boys.

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May 4th 2017, 6:10 AM

# IMO

Should drink drivers get an automatic ban? Doctors will be debating that today

The Irish Medical Organisation’s AGM is happening in Galway.

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Apr 21st 2017, 6:10 AM

# Going Viral

'Hearsay on social media' being blamed for falling vaccine rates

A Trinity professor says such fear mongering presents a risk to the wider public.

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Feb 12th 2017, 12:05 AM

# HPV

'I am not anti-vaccine, but 14-year girls don't lie en masse': Senator pushes for debate on HPV vaccine

Gerard Craughwell said he would like medical experts as well as parents concerned about their daughters to attend.

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Dec 10th 2016, 8:15 AM

# HPV

Men twice as likely as women to get cancers linked to oral sex

Middle aged white men are at particularly high risk compared to other races.

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Feb 15th 2016, 10:29 PM

# Smear Test

Testing women for virus spread by skin-to-skin contact during sex might help detect cervical cancer

Most people will have HPV at some point in their lives. Certain types can lead to cervical cancer.

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Feb 2nd 2016, 10:21 AM

# Gardasil

HSE response to TV3 documentary: HPV vaccine has 'good safety record'

Concerns have been raised over the HPV vaccine administered to schoolgirls across the country.

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Dec 15th 2015, 12:13 PM

# Gardasil

Teenage girl reportedly suffered fit in school after getting HPV vaccine

Abbey Colohan is just one teenager who will feature in a documentary about the vaccine.

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Dec 13th 2015, 8:09 PM

# unprotected

HSE cannot contact home-schooled girls to provide HPV vaccine

The HSE are ‘not in a position’ to do so because of data protection issues.

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May 30th 2014, 6:30 AM

# HPV vaccine

Gay men's health clinic turned down for vaccination funding

The National Immunisation Programme refused the request.

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May 1st 2014, 3:39 PM

# Cervical Cancer

HPV vaccine given to 44,000 girls - exceeding its target

The HSE has released details on the uptake rates for its 2011/2012 nationwide HPV vaccination campaign.

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Aug 26th 2013, 11:46 AM

# Cancer

Women who smoke 'at greater risk of HPV infection'

Women with a high level of nicotine metabolite in their urine were at a higher risk of acquiring HPV as well as developing high-grade cervical pre-cancer compared to non-smokers.

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Feb 19th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Mouth cancer

Screening uncovered 12 cases of mouth cancer last year

The second annual Mouth Cancer Awareness Day screening saw 83 people referred for urgent examinations and uncovered mouth cancer in 12 individuals.

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Apr 23rd 2012, 5:17 PM

# Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer dangers highlighted as awareness week begins

Fine Gael’s Seanad health spokesperson has urged women to book a smear test for the condition, which kills 90 people in Ireland every year.

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Jan 23rd 2012, 7:15 AM

# Health

High take up of HPV vaccine by school girls

The free-of-charge vaccination programme has been received well by first and second year girls.

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Jan 7th 2012, 11:56 AM

# Cancer

Mary Robinson calls for greater access to cervical cancer vaccines

Writing a blog for the British Medical Journal, the former President has called on pharmaceutical companies to lower the prices they charge for the HPV vaccine.

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Dec 21st 2011, 12:21 PM