The journey into parenthood brings both immense joy and daunting responsibility. The important decisions made during this phase, especially regarding vaccinations for both parents and their children, are profound. We want to make the right decisions for our children and if necessary to question established orthodoxies without the threat of vilification or undue criticism. The articles on this site, designed to provide essential information specific to Ireland, serves as a transparent resource in this decision-making process.
The websites comprehensive approach, juxtaposing the risks of vaccine side effects with disease risks, empowers parents to make informed choices for their child’s health while also highlighting some compelling concerns.
The continual expansion of the childhood vaccine schedule, without the removal of outdated vaccines also merits scrutiny. The relevance of certain vaccines, like hepatitis B for infants, boostrix vaccine for pregnant women (which contains three vaccines, when only one of them is recommended) and the planned introduction of the chickenpox vaccine in Ireland, prompts consideration of whether it is necessary.
The following table shows the schedule of vaccines recommended by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The linked articles link to the vaccines we have covered so far. You will also find articles on each of the diseases associated with those vaccines on the website.
We will be adding information for the remaining vaccines over the coming weeks and months and encourage you to check back or follow us on social media for updates.
| Summary of recommended vaccines (pregnancy, babies and children up to 5 years) | |
|---|---|
| DURING PREGNANCY (3-4 injections, 5 vaccines) | Boostrix – diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus Quadrivalent influenza Covid-19 |
| AT BIRTH(1 injection) | Konakion – vitamin K injection for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) |
| AT 2 MONTHS (3 injections, 1 oral dose, 9 vaccines) | Infanrix Hexa (6-in-1) – diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, hib, hep B Rotarix – rotavirus Bexsero – meningococcal B Prevenar 13 – pneumococcal |
| AT 4 MONTHS (2 injections, 1 oral dose, 8 vaccines) | Infanrix Hexa (6-in-1) – diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, hib, hep B Rotarix – rotavirus Bexsero – meningococcal B |
| AT 6 MONTHS (3 injections, 8 vaccines) | Infanrix Hexa (6-in-1) – diphtheria, pertussis tetanus, polio, hib, hep B Menjugate – meningococcal C Prevenar 13 – pneumococcal |
| AT 12 MONTHS (2 injections, 4 vaccines) | M-M-RvaxPro – measles, mumps, rubella Bexsero – meningococcal B |
| AT 13 MONTHS (2 injections, 3 vaccines) | Menitorix – hib and meningococcal C Prevenar 13 – pneumococcal |
| IN JUNIOR INFANTS (2 injections, 7 vaccines) | Tetravac – diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio M-M-RvaxPro – measles, mumps, rubella |
| Total Pregnancy – 5 vaccines in 3-4 injections Total Childhood (up to 5 years) 39 vaccines in 14 injections & 2 oral plus vit K | |
Health Freedom Ireland (HFI) encourages you to become fully informed about vaccines and the associated illnesses so that you can give informed consent if you choose to vaccinate yourself or your child(ren). This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. HFI is simply bringing this information to you – we neither recommend nor advise against vaccination.
