Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 July 2014
751. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a shortage of BCG vaccines; the action the Health Service Executive is taking to deal with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32880/14]
View answerI am aware that there are currently issues concerning the supply of BCG vaccine in Europe. The Health Service Executive has been working to secure supplies of the vaccine as quickly as possible. However, new supplies may not be available until early August. Principal Medical Officers have been advised that any remaining BCG stock should be prioritised for neonatal vaccination.
