By Claire O’Sullivan and Conall O’Fatharta 24 January 2011 PARTICIPANTS in controversial vaccine trials in mother-and-baby homes have been told by the Department of Health that it can’t give them their medical files or any trial documentation as it is legally bound to return the files to the drugs company. The files are in the […]
Pneumonia vaccine 'to save thousands of lives'
By Fergus Walsh Medical correspondent, BBC News 23 January 2011 New vaccine could save thousands of lives. A new vaccine against pneumonia is being rolled out in Africa which estimates suggest could save more than half a million lives a year globally. The Gavi Alliance, a global health partnership of public and private sectors for […]
Emir warns against vaccine rejection
January 24, 2011 The Emir of Mubi, Abubakar Isa, in Adamawa state has appealed to his people to present their children for vaccination against polio in order to get rid of the disease in the country. Mr. Isa made the call at an enlightenment campaign, aimed at mobilising the people to participate in the exercise […]
Wales’ top doctor says people left it too late to get flu vaccine
By Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail 24 January 2011 WALES’ leading doctor yesterday spoke of his disappointment at poor vaccine take-up rates in the face of the most severe winter flu season in a decade. Dr Tony Jewell also said he was disappointed people eligible for a free flu jab did not keep their appointments in […]
GPs urged to save seasonal flu vaccine for two groups
By: EITHNE DONNELLAN, Health Correspondent 10 January 2011 FAMILY DOCTORS will be advised this week to save remaining limited stocks of seasonal flu vaccine for two patient groups – pregnant women and at-risk children. The advice, to be sent to all GPs by the Health Service Executive, will also say they should give leftover supplies […]
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