The HSE National Immunisation Office provide trusted, up-to-date information about HSE immunisation programmes for children, adults and healthcare professionals in Ireland.
Websites:
HSE immunisation
HPV portal
Flu portal
Country: Ireland
Last evaluation: 2021
Website audience(s): general public, healthcare professionals, media, policy makers
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter
Description of the website
The website of the HSE National Immunisation Office is a member of the WHO-led project Vaccine Safety Net (VSN).
The HSE National Immunisation Office websites contain information to support the National Immunisation Programmes in the Republic of Ireland. The website contains guidelines, frequently asked questions, factsheets, leaflets, posters, videos, infographics and links to our social media channels. The site also offers visitors an opportunity to ask questions through their dedicated email service, in 2019 they dealt with over 6000 queries from members of the public and health professionals.
Website’s sponsorship policy
The HSE National Immunisation Office is entirely government funded and receives no funding from any external commercial source (link).
Website’s content or editorial policy
Information on HSE National Immunisation Office websites is created by using the most up to date, accurate information from credible national and international sources including The National Immunisation Advisory Committee, Department of Health, HPSC, ECDC and WHO. Content is created by medical and communications staff within the National Immunisation Office and approved by medical personnel for accuracy. Content is reviewed on a regular basis and updated by the communications manager on a weekly basis or more often as required (link).