Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 October 2010
61 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will give a progress report on the provision of the HPV cervical cancer vaccine per Health Service Executive region; the numbers of young women already vaccinated; her view on providers of the vaccine offering the service to older girls for a fee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34700/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe second phase of the HPV vaccination programme began as scheduled in secondary schools on 16th of September. Data regarding vaccine uptake will be issued by the HSE directly to the Deputy as soon as it becomes available. There are two vaccines licensed in Ireland to prevent HPV infection. Cervarix was licensed in September 2006 and Gardasil was licensed in September 2007. Both, are therefore available for use under the direction of a medical practitioner.
