Anti-vaccine protesters target Cork primary school

Parents at a Cork primary school were the target of anti-vaccination protesters today who handed out “alarming” brochures containing misinformation about the flu vaccine for children.

It is understood that two women stayed outside the school gates at an elementary school in Ballincollig trying to pass out misinformation flyers about the nasal flu vaccine to parents while they were picking up their children from school.

None of the women are believed to be wearing a mask, per the school’s policy on collections.

This comes after a breakthrough as the UK begins to prepare for the launch of the Covid-19 vaccine.

The flyers distributed outside of Ballincollig School, copies of which have been viewed by the Irish Examiner, contain several incorrect statements about the flu vaccine and children.

These are primarily related to the safety, efficiency, and long-term effects of the vaccine.

It is not known who these women are or if they are associated with any particular group.

The brochures distributed to parents are printed on plain paper and do not have logos.

A mother who asked not to be identified told the Irish Examiner that she was outraged by the flyers, which she said amounted to alarm.

“There were two women on the sidewalk outside the school gate handing out flyers warning us against the flu shot,” he said.

It’s a shame to target parents who pick up their kids from school like that.

“They were not wearing masks, which is the school’s policy when dropping off and picking up students.

“I was very grateful that my children got the flu vaccine. I’m still waiting to get mine, there is such a demand.

“We are all waiting for the Covid vaccine. Are people like this going to try to warn us of that too?”

According to the HSE, all vaccines are thoroughly tested to make sure they don’t cause harm.

“The flu vaccine for children has a good safety record. Millions of children in the US and UK have been safely and successfully vaccinated. “

Parents should be aware that anti-vaccine stories are often spread online through social media, the HSE website also warns.

They may not be based on scientific evidence and could put your child at risk for serious illness.

Children ages two to 12 can get the nasal flu vaccine for free.

According to the HSE, in the past 10 years, nearly 5,000 children were admitted to the hospital with complications from influenza.

Almost 200 children had to receive intensive care treatment and 40 children died.