MONKEYPOX IRELAND

HSE secured vaccines to deal with monkeypox outbreak: Minister Donnelly

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that the HSE has secured vaccines to help protect people against monkeypox. It comes as the first confirmed case of monkeypox that has been identified in the State. The infection was reported in the east of the country on Friday night and the person affected was not kept … Read more

Ireland set up management team in anticipation of monkeypox arrival

Public health specialist Dr. Derval Igoe of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has said that a management team has been set up to prepare for the “eventuality” of monkeypox arriving in Ireland. Dr. Derval Igoe told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland that “It is always better to be prepared”. Dr. Igoe said, “Symptoms are usually … Read more