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On August 14 HIQA published their rapid assessment of immunisation against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Ireland. The assessment noted the following: The estimated one-year cost of immunising infants for their first RSV season ranged from €3.9 to €19 million depending on the strategy used, and would be partially offset by fewer hospitalisations. The estimated […]
Minister for Health announces a new RSV Immunisation Pathfinder Programme The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has issued a press release announcing government approval for an infant Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunisation Pathfinder Programme. It follows advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) recommending the use of monoclonal antibody immunisation for the 2024/2025 season. […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Orders for the Spring Booster Campaign The HSE have informed us that there has been a strong ordering of COVID-19 vaccines during the last three weeks for the Spring COVID-19 Booster Campaign. The HSE has ordered sufficient vaccines to vaccinate eligible people across the country. To assist with stock management, pharmacies are now […]
Spring COVID-19 Booster Campaign The Spring COVID-19 Booster Campaign commences on Monday 22 April and continues until Friday 31 May. The following groups are eligible for a Spring Booster: those aged 80 years and older; those living in long term care facilities for older adults; and those aged 5* years and older with immunocompromise associated […]
The Executive Committee elected the following to serve as Officers of the IPU: President: Tom Murray Vice-President: Caoimhe McAuley Honorary Treasurer: John Brassil Their term of Office will commence from the 26 April, the date of the AGM.
Commencement of COVID-19 Spring Booster Campaign 2024 The HSE has confirmed that the COVID-19 Spring Booster Campaign will commence on 22 April 2024 and continue until the end of May. Cohorts eligible for a COVID-19 Spring Booster are in line with the latest NIAC recommendations: Those aged 80 years and older; Those living […]
COVID-19 Spring Booster Campaign NIAC has recommended a COVID-19 Spring booster for the following cohorts: those aged 80 years and older; those living in long-term care facilities for older adults; and those aged 5 years and older with immunocompromise associated with a suboptimal response to vaccination. NIAC also recommends that the spring booster […]
To assist pharmacists in identifying the increasing number of products that are currently the subject of a Pregnancy Prevention Programme (PPP), we have added a ‘flag’ to each of these products that are the subject of a PPP or have additional Educational Materials that provide advice on pregnancy prevention, including for example Epilim, Topamax, Roaccutane, […]
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HSE CCO letter encouraging vaccine uptake The HSE Chief Clinical Officer (CCO), Dr Colm Henry has issued a letter to all vaccinators seeking your support to encourage eligible persons to avail of their flu and COVID-19 vaccines if they have not yet received them, ahead of what we know will be a busy winter time. […]
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