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The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has approved vaccine boosters for people aged 60 and over. The recommendation was confirmed at a meeting between party leaders, Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar and Eamon Ryan last night where they met ...

19 Oct 2021 at 10:50

National News

HSE reports significant no-shows for booster vaccine

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has said some vaccinations centres in the country are recording "no show" rates of between 25-50 per cent for the Covid-19 booster vaccine. The CEO of the HSE reiterated that it is "really important" that people ...

18 Nov 2021 at 16:31

National News

Uptake of second Covid-19 booster 'too low' amid concerns over new variant

The uptake for the second Covid-19 booster vaccine is "too low" according to Covid-19 Vaccine Programme Eileen Whelan, with the vaccination programme far behind where it should be The low levels of uptake for the second Covid-19 booster means ...

18 Jan 2023 at 10:52

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People aged 50 and over invited to come forward for next Covid vaccine booster

People aged 50 and over have been invited to come forward for their next Covid-19 vaccine booster. The Health Service Executive (HSE) said boosters can be booked online at vaccination clinics. The HSE said those who are more than 16 weeks ...

25 Aug 2022 at 01:01

National News

Covid-19 booster vaccine now available to those aged 55 and over

Appointments are now open for people aged 55 and over to book their next Covid-19 booster vaccine through the HSE or their own GP. This second booster vaccine will be available to those who have already received their initial vaccine ...

18 Aug 2022 at 13:32

National News

Almost 9% have received second Covid-19 vaccine booster

The average percentage of people who have received a second Covid-19 vaccine booster is almost 9% across the country’s Local Electoral Areas (LEAs), new figures show. Data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals that ...

27 Jul 2022 at 14:00

National News

Second booster vaccine available to over 65s and those with weaker immune systems

Those aged over 65 years and over and people over 12 with weaker immune systems will be able to receive a second Covid-19 booster vaccine from today. According to the HSE, a second booster vaccine is now recommended for some people ...

22 Apr 2022 at 13:04

National News

Booster Covid-19 shots finally given green light for doctors and nurses

Covid-19 vaccine booster shots have finally been approved for doctors, nurses and all other health care staff. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, confirmed the extension of the COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to ...

02 Nov 2021 at 10:46

National News

Covid booster recommended for everyone aged 16 and over

Following recommendations from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC), booster vaccines will made available to everyone aged 16 and over. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has accepted the recommendations along ...

26 Nov 2021 at 13:12

National News

Donnelly approves use of adapted bivalent vaccines in Covid booster programme

New recommendations on the use of adapted bivalent vaccines in Ireland's Covid-19 booster vaccination programme have been accepted by the Minister for Health. Minister Stephen Donnelly has accepted the recommendations made by ...

17 Sept 2022 at 13:01

National News

'Government must get on with the job' - TD demands booster priority for educators

A TD is calling on Minister for Education Norma Foley to ensure teachers and early years educators are prioritised for the Covid-19 booster. Labour's Education Spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, is demanding intervention from ...

16 Nov 2021 at 17:44

National News

INMO calls for Government to extend vaccine booster to Healthcare workers

Responding to reports that the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has not recommended booster shots for healthcare workers at this time, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) is calling on the ...

19 Oct 2021 at 15:36

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