By Joe LeogueThe Irish Cancer Society has called on the Government to provide over €10m in funding over five years to extend HPV vaccinations programme to include boys. The request coincides with yesterday’s conclusion of a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) consultation on the issue by the health watchdog Hiqa. “We welcome the opportunity to submit a response to the public consultation process on the HTA,” Averil Power, chief executive of the Irish Cancer Society said. “Similar to the HSE ‘Protect our Future’ campaign, which encourages vaccination uptake in girls, an effective media communications campaign will be required to provide accurate information and research. “This will help to create awareness and assure and educate parents and their sons about the importance of the vaccination, to encourage strong uptake rates,” she said.

Source: Irish Examiner September 08, 2018 03:22 UTC