Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, as part of the Laura Brennan HPV Catch-up Programme, is calling on young people to make an appointment for an upcoming vaccine clinic.
Laura Brennan was just 25 years old when she was diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer. She died 18 months later but during those months, she made an incredible impact through her work as a HPV vaccine campaigner. With Laura’s help, HPV vaccine uptake in Ireland increased to 80%. The catch-up programme gives people who were eligible, but may have missed out on the vaccine in school, a chance to get this safe and effective vaccine.
The Laura Brennan HPV Vaccination Catch-Up Programme is open to:
Females who have completed second-level school and are 24 years of age or younger;
- Females in 2nd to 6th year of secondary school; and
- Males in 2nd to 4th year of secondary school (or 5th year if they have skipped transition year this school year).
You must make an appointment on the online booking portal. The catch-up clinics will be held across the county and new dates are being added regularly. Confirmed dates with appointment times available include:
North Main Street Vaccination Centre, North Main Street, Cork City, T12 A6WX
- Wednesday, 5th April: 9am-4pm
- Monday, 17th April: 9am-4pm
Mobile Vaccination Unit, Bandon GAA Club, Charlie Hurley Park, New Rd, Cloghmacsimon, Bandon, Co. Cork, P72 HF53
- Tuesday, 28th March: 10am-noon
Mobile Vaccination Unit, Clonakilty GAA Club, Ahamilla, Clonakilty, Co. Cork P85 WN84
- Tuesday, 28th March: 2pm-4pm
Dental Building, Hospital Grounds, Coolnagarrane, Skibbereen, P81 HC43
- Wednesday, 29th March: 2pm-4pm
Bantry Newtown Vaccination Centre, P75 H304
- Friday, 31st March: 2pm-4pm
Mallow Primary Health Centre, Gouldshill, Mallow, P51 Y8EC
- Wednesday, 5th April: 10am-3pm
- Wednesday, 12th April: 10am-3pm
Community Registered General Nurse for School Vaccinations with the HSE South Lee team, Dallas Brennan, said: "The most common cancer caused by the HPV virus is cervical cancer in females. However, the HPV virus can cause other cancers and conditions that can affect males, so I would encourage all those who are eligible to make an appointment. It’s a single dose and a very safe vaccine."
The HPV vaccine will be delivered by HSE vaccinators only and is available free of charge through HSE vaccination clinics and schools. The 1st year school immunisation programme will continue as normal throughout 2023. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has recently advised that only one dose of HPV vaccine is required in those aged under 25. Most people will only need one dose of HPV vaccine. However, anyone with a weak immune system will require three doses.
You must make an appointment on the online booking portal which is at this LINK. See www.hpv.ie for more details.
