Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 July 2021
323. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the system he has put in place to record side-effects of Covid-19 vaccinations carried out in Ireland; if such data is published or the way it can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31751/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is responsible for monitoring the safety and quality of all medicines including vaccines that are licensed in Ireland. The HPRA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) continually monitor adverse events to vaccination.
The HPRA operates a national adverse reaction reporting system in which members of the public and healthcare professionals are encouraged to submit any suspected adverse reactions to vaccination. All reports received by the HPRA are routinely transmitted to the EMA's adverse reaction database for inclusion in global signal detection and monitoring activities.
The HPRA follows up on reports of suspected adverse reactions received from healthcare professionals and members of the public through the voluntary reporting system, including any deaths notified following vaccination.
The latest safety update from the HPRA regarding COVID-19 vaccinations is available here: www.hpra.ie/homepage/medicines/safety-notices/item?t=/safety-update-covid-19-vaccines-overview-of-national-reporting-experience-17-june-2021&id=f3c50f26-9782-6eee-9b55-ff00008c97d0.
