5 years ago
Donegal doctor ‘knew young girls would die’ after cervical cancer vaccine was scrapped
Leading doctor and former Government Minister Jim McDaid has questioned the number of young women who have died after the government ended the free HPV vaccine scheme in 2008.
Dr …
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6 years ago
Brave Laura ‘thrilled’ as HPV Vaccine uptake rises to 70%
The HSE has today confirmed that the uptake rate for the HPV vaccine is at 70%, marking an increase of 20 percentage points in just over two years.
The boost …
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7 years ago
‘Don’t Fear the Smear’ – Donegal doctor seeks to reassure women
A Donegal practice has launched a dedicated smear test clinic for all women who would like a repeat test in the wake of the CervicalCheck controversy.
The High Court case …
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7 years ago
A conspiracy of silence: Over 1,500 cervical cancer cases not re-checked
Approximately 1,500 women who were diagnosed with cervical cancer in the last ten years have not had their CervicalCheck audited, it has emerged this week.
The HSE has revealed that …
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7 years ago
Here’s what the Health Minister was told before Vicky Phelan’s CervicalCheck case
The latest development in the CervicalCheck controversy has revealed that attempts were made to keep Vicky Phelan’s case confidential, but she rejected these moves.
The Limerick mother of two settled …
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7 years ago
HPV vaccine teams revisit Donegal’s first year girls
The HSE have launched the next phase of the HPV Vaccine Information Campaign to support parents in making an informed decision to ensure their daughters get the vaccine and get protected …
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7 years ago
Is your smear test overdue?
The #SmearForSmear campaign has seen thousands of women sharing a selfie of smeared lipstick after attending their smear test.
The charity was founded in memory of Jo Maxwell, who was …
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8 years ago
Reassurance ahead of your smear test
“We would like to reassure women that it is a very short procedure. It all takes around 15 minutes and that includes your paperwork and having a cup of tea …
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8 years ago
Share the wisdom with your sisters this week
Women across Donegal are being urged to attend for free smear tests during European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.
The Pearl of Wisdom campaign launched this week to remind women aged …
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8 years ago
Women in Donegal are being urged to have smear tests
A report today showed that 76% of women in Donegal who are in the targeted age bracket for cervical cancer screening are availing of the test. Women between 25 and …
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