Immunisation Bulletin
The 2026-2027 RSV Infant Immunisation Programme will officially launch on 27 August. Healthcare professionals will play an important role in delivering the programme and supporting parents to protect their babies against RSV. Below are some key clinical updates to support you as we prepare for this year’s programme. Nirsevimab (Beyfortus®, Sanofi) is a long-acting monoclonal […]
The HSE has launched a new BCG vaccination programme for babies under 12 months of age who are at a higher risk of coming into contact with tuberculosis (TB). TB is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body. While TB is uncommon in Ireland, some babies are […]
Menitorix® Menitorix® has been discontinued on the Irish market and is no longer available to order from the National Cold Chain Service. Remaining stocks of Menitorix expired on 30th April 2026. Menitorix was given in the primary childhood immunisation schedule to children born before 1st October 2024, at the 13 month visit. It is not […]
The HSE is launching the new HPV Catch-Up Campaign on 15 January 2026, giving young people who previously missed the HPV vaccine a once-off opportunity to get protected against HPV-related cancers. HPV (human papillomavirus) is a very common virus. Over 80% of people will get an HPV infection in their lifetime. While most infections clear […]
The HPV Catch-Up Programme will be offered to 5th and 6th years of secondary school by the HSE Schools Vaccination Teams. We would like to ensure you have the key information and resources needed to support the successful delivery of this new programme. Below are a number of useful documents to assist you in managing […]
Vaccine misinformation has been in the news recently. When someone has concerns or worries about vaccines, the advice that a trusted healthcare professional gives is very influential (Malik et al. Behavioural Interventions for vaccination uptake: A systematic review and meta-analysis). There is good evidence that when a trusted healthcare professional talks to a person about their vaccine concerns in an empathetic and […]
Since 2016, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) all oral polio vaccines (OPV) vaccines provide protection against two types of polio virus (1 and 3) only. WHO advised that children vaccinated with OPV vaccine since 2016 should also receive inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) x 2 to complete Primary immunisation against polio infection. IPV still provides […]