Doctor says fears over vaccine are unfounded
A Cork based consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist says fears surrounding the cervical cancer vaccine are unfounded
Concerns have been raised by many parents in Cork about the Gardasil vaccine with some parents saying their daughters have suffered adverse side-effects of the jab.
They claim their daughters suffered seizures, fatigue and pain after receiving the injection.
They're calling for more information to be given to families - before they make a decision on whether or not their child should be vaccinated against HPV.
Dr Matt Hewitt who is based at Cork University Maternity Hospital is attributing the sharp drop in the number of schoolgirls receiving the vaccine to false fears about it's safety
Speaking to RedFM News Dr Hewitt says that large scale studies have found the vaccination is safe:
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