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‹ Order of Business

HPV vaccine evidence

Summary

The Deputy Leader says vaccination policy must rely on sound scientific evidence, but agrees that the HPV issue merits an informed debate and a forthcoming motion.

We need to ensure there is sound scientific evidence before we start to undermine vaccination programmes.

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I am mindful of the breakouts of measles because of issues to do with vaccines, which claims proved to be false.

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They are separate issues.

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It would be helpful and useful to have an informed debate on the matter and I thank the Senator for bringing forward a motion on it.

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I am grateful for the Deputy Leader's response.

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