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New advisory group on monkeypox will 'strengthen' Ireland's response - Donnelly

A national advisory group has been established to aid the Minister for Health on Ireland's response to the monkeypox outbreak. The group will advise Minister Stephen Donnelly on how best to combat the virus and enhance work already undertaken by the ...

19 Aug 2022 at 16:29

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Northern Irish authorities urge vigilance as almost 30 cases of monkeypox detected

Twenty-seven cases of monkeypox have been detected in Northern Ireland. The Public Health Agency (PHA) said it is continuing to urge people to be vigilant about the infection, and urged anyone offered the smallpox vaccine to take it up to help ...

18 Aug 2022 at 18:14

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Advisory group on monkeypox will bring additional governance – CMO

A new strategic advisory group on monkeypox will bring additional governance and oversight to Ireland’s response to the outbreak, the interim Chief Medical Officer has said. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced the set-up of the group ...

18 Aug 2022 at 16:21

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Smallpox vaccine approved for use against monkeypox virus

A smallpox vaccine has been approved for use against monkeypox by the European Commission. The news was confirmed by Danish company Bavarian Nordic. It comes just days after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a global ...

25 Jul 2022 at 16:49

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Vaccination advice for groups most at risk of monkeypox to be issued soon

The HSE is to issue advice on vaccination to groups who are most at risk from contracting monkeypox in the coming weeks, the head of Ireland’s national immunisation programmes has said. It follows on from calls made on Thursday to speed ...

05 Aug 2022 at 15:56

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97 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Ireland

There have been 97 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ireland, according to the latest figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). This is up from a total of 85 confirmed cases notified to health authorities in the ...

04 Aug 2022 at 15:17

National News

Number of monkeypox cases in Ireland reaches 70

There have been "in and around 70 cases" of monkeypox in Ireland so far according to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. Speaking on his way into Cabinet this morning, Minister Donnelly confirmed the number and said public ...

27 Jul 2022 at 12:31

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Smallpox vaccine to be given to people at high risk of monkeypox

The use of the smallpox vaccine is set to be extended for people who are at high risk of monkeypox infection in Ireland, the Health Minister has confirmed. Stephen Donnelly said the move represented an “important step” in ...

26 Jul 2022 at 18:57

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Monkeypox vaccine to be extended to high risk groups

A plan to extend the use of the smallpox vaccine for individuals at high risk of monkeypox infection in Ireland has been announced. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly confirmed the move following recommendations ...

26 Jul 2022 at 18:04

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'Always better to be prepared' - Irish Monkeypox team formed

A management team has been set up in Ireland for the anticipation and "eventuality" of Monkeypox arriving in Ireland. Public Health Specialist and Interim Director of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, Dr ...

23 May 2022 at 12:01

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'Always better to be prepared' - Irish Monkeypox team formed

23 May 2022 at 23:05

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No monkeypox cases in Ireland or NI despite dozens across UK and Europe

A multidisciplinary incident management team has been established in Northern Ireland to prepare for any risk to the population from monkeypox. The Public Health Agency said there are currently no confirmed ...

23 May 2022 at 17:26

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