Lunch and Learn Series 2023

On 24th January 2023, the NIO held a Lunch & Learn webinar for health and care professionals on the HPV vaccine - the HPV vaccination programme and the Laura Brennan HPV vaccination catch-up programme. Download the slides on

• HPV vaccine - from Dr Lucy Jessop, Director of the NIO and Consultant in Public Health Medicine – National Immunisations Lead
• Efficacy, effectiveness & immunogenicity of a single dose of HPV vaccine in 9-14 year olds - from Dr Margaret Brennan, Specialist Registrar in Public Health Medicine
• Share key messages and become a HPV vaccine champion - from Ms Yvonne Morrissey, Business Project Manager at NIO

You can also watch a video of the webinar below.

Listen back to the webinar on Spotify here.

On 21st February 2023, the NIO held a Lunch & Learn webinar for health and care professionals on catch-up vaccination guidance to support migrant populations - beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) and International Protection Applicants (IPAs) in Ireland.  Download the presentation slides on

• Catch-Up Vaccinations - Dr Treasa Kelleher, Specialist in Public Health Medicine at NIO
•  Vaccine Management - Ms Cliona Kiersey, Chief Pharmacist at NIO
•  Supporting information materials and resources - Ms Cría Dowling, Communications Officer at NIO

You can also watch a video of the webinar below.

Listen back to the webinar on Spotify here.

On 16 November 2023, the NIO held a Lunch & Learn for health and care professionals on the vaccines recommended in pregnancy.

• Vaccines preventable diseases in pregnancy - Dr Geraldine Casey, Specialist in Public Health Medicine, Health Protection Surveillance Centre
• Vaccination in Pregnancy 'this choice does not just affect me' - Prof Maeve Eogan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Rotunda Hospital Dublin.
• Vaccines in pregnancy communications campaign and resources - Cría Dowling, Communications Officer, National Immunisation Office
• Vaccination programme for pregnant women and people - Dr Eimear Hayes, Senior Medical Officer, National Immunisation Office

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You can also watch a video of the webinar below.