Immunisation Bulletin

Dear Colleagues and Healthcare Professionals, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you as we launch our latest initiative – NIO news, a dedicated platform for comprehensive vaccination information and updates. In the rapidly advancing field of healthcare, staying abreast of the latest developments in vaccination is not just a professional responsibility; it’s […]

The most recent data from the HPSC reports that vaccine uptake for the Primary Childhood Immunisation schedule at 12 months has declined nationally by 0.8%-1.1% with rates in some areas showing a much larger decline in uptake. Vaccine uptake nationally is below the 95% target recommended by the World Health Organization. It is therefore important […]

Recommendations regarding eligibility for primary series COVID-19 vaccination are unchanged (Section 5a.5 Chapter 5a COVID-19 Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee). • For those aged 5 years and above the recommended primary series now consists of a single dose of age-appropriate COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. • For those aged 6 months to […]

All those in the ‘at risk groups’ for influenza who have not had the vaccine should still be encouraged to get the flu vaccine. This particularly includes pregnant women and those who are newly diagnosed in the at risk groups. The flu season continues until the end of April. www.hse.ie/flu   LAIV Fluenz Tetra is […]

From January 2024 Revaxis (Td/IPV) vaccine will be supplied in place of DiTe Booster (Td) vaccine. This is a single dose presentation in a pre-filled syringe. As this is a single dose pack less than 5 doses can be ordered. www.ordervaccines.ie/

The optimal recommended ages and intervals provide the best immune response. Every effort should be made to comply with the recommended ages and intervals. However in exceptional circumstances (such as imminent international travel, measles outbreak) it may be necessary to provide one or more vaccines at less than the optimal age or intervals.   Starting […]

If a child aged 2 years or older misses the 13 month vaccines, what vaccines are required? Answer: Once a child reaches the age of 2, NIAC advises they no longer need PCV13 vaccine. However for every child over the age of 1 year, the Hib vaccine is recommended up to the age of 9 […]