A catch-up HPV vaccine is set to become available at schools in West Cork, according to The Southern Star. The newspaper reported the development on Friday, 18 September 2026. The report did not speci
The Southern Star's headline describes the dose as a "catch-up" vaccine, indicating it is intended for students who did not receive the HPV vaccine during the usual school programme. The paper did not
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common virus that can lead to several types of cancer, including cervical cancer. Vaccination programmes in schools are a standard public health measure aimed at pro
The Southern Star also did not indicate whether the programme would run across all West Cork schools or only some of them, nor whether parental consent would be required. No figures were given for how
The report follows the headline published by The Southern Star on 18 September 2026 and is based on the information available at that time.
What to watch next: further details from health authorities or The Southern Star on the programme's start date, eligibility and the schools taking part.
The Southern Star reports that a catch-up HPV vaccine will soon be available at schools in West Cork.