Vaccination Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Questions (1253)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

1253. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the availability of the HPV vaccine to girls who have previously declined or missed the administration of the vaccine in school as part of the national immunisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27598/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Availability of the HPV vaccine to girls that have previously declined or missed the administration of the vaccine in school as part of the national immunisation programme is a service matter. I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for a direct reply to the Deputy.