Martin Kenny
Question:658. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if a vaccine (details supplied) has been withdrawn from use; and, if so, the date on which it was withdrawn from use. [26923/16]
View answerTuesday, 27 September 2016
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Pandemrix was licensed for use across the EU by the European Medicines Agency for prevention of influenza caused by the H1N1 influenza virus.
The HSE has not recommended use of Pandemrix in Ireland since early 2011, when GPs were advised to return any remaining stocks to the HSE for disposal.
The seasonal trivalent vaccines used in Ireland since 2011 have provided protection against the H1N1 influenza virus.