Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2012
242. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if pregnant women are to be offered a whooping cough vaccine to protect babies from a surge in infections from the disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43604/12]
View answerThe immunisation programme in Ireland is implemented by the Health Service Executive through its National Immunisation Office. The immunisation schedule is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). My Department has requested the NIAC to examine this issue and provide a recommendation in this regard. The result of their deliberation is expected shortly.
