HSE - National Immunisation Programme of the Health Service Executive of Ireland

Page last updated: 07 February 2023

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. We also offer visitors an opportunity to ask questions through our dedicated email service, in 2019 we 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.

Website’s content or editorial policy

Information on our websites is created by using the most up to date, accurate information from credible national and international sources including The National Immunisation Advisory Committtee, 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 upgrated by our communications manager on a weekly basis or more often as required.