Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please Join us for an online information session on vaping:
HSE online webinar for Parents
Talk to your Child/Teenager about Vaping - Get the Facts
Tuesday, 3rd February 2026 7.00pm — 7.45pm
Includes:
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What are E-cigarettes /nicotine pouches?
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Health risks
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Facts and figures
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Tips on talking to your child/teenager about vaping.
Book here: https://bookwhen.com/
Organised by Health Promotion Department, HSE South West
Guest Speaker: Edward Murphy - Project Manager, HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme
The HSE is offering young people another chance to protect themselves from HPV by receiving the HPV vaccine if they were not vaccinated when they were offered it when they were in 1st year.
Who is being offered this vaccine?
The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) catch-up vaccination is being offered to all pupils who are currently in 5th and 6th year who have not previously received the HPV vaccine.
Other year groups will be eligible in subsequent years.
How many doses of HPV vaccine are needed?
Most students only need to receive one dose of HPV vaccine (if someone has a weak immune system they will need 3 doses). Please visit www.hpv.ie for more information.
“HSE information is being given to those in 5th and 6th year to inform you about the HPV Vaccination Catch-Up Programme. If your child is eligible for a catch-up vaccination and you want to avail of the offer, please complete the consent form and return to school. For more information you can visit www.hpv.ie”