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LATEST: Second booster vaccination rollout for pregnant women and over 60s begins today

A second booster vaccination rollout aimed at pregnant women and over 60s has begun today, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced. The initial announcement was made by the HSE last Wednesday, while the Health Protection Surveillance Centre ...

15 Aug 2022 at 12:55

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 the average ...

27 Jul 2022 at 14:00

National News

Leo Varadkar expects approval for fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Leo Varadkar has said a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is expected to be approved for use in Ireland, however, it may not be for everyone. Speaking on Sunday (March 20) at the commemoration for those who lost their lives to the virus, The ...

21 Mar 2022 at 12:06

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 who are at ...

22 Apr 2022 at 13:04

National News

Research reveals loneliness and social stresses can have negative effect on vaccine responses

New research has revealed loneliness and social stresses can have a negative impact on the antibody response to Covid-19 vaccines. University of Limerick researchers have found that lower neighbourhood cohesion is associated with antibody ...

31 May 2022 at 18:00

National News

NPHET advisors find 'uncertainty' over Covid-19 vaccine protection after six months especially regarding variants

There is some uncertainty about Covid-19 vaccine protection after six months, especially in relation to new variants such as Omicron according to the health service watchdog that advises NPHET. The Health Information and Quality ...

03 Dec 2021 at 12:57

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 ...

18 Nov 2021 at 16:31

'We are not where we hoped to be' - Paul Reid gives Covid-19 update

National News

'We are not where we hoped to be' - HSE'S Paul Reid gives Covid-19 update

The HSE held its first press conference since August to give an update on where Ireland stands with Covid-19. CEO of the HSE, Paul Reid said, the past few months and the success of the vaccination programme and the uptake ...

21 Oct 2021 at 17:03

Covid-19

"Take up this opportunity" - Pregnant women get new Covid vaccine advice

Women at any stage of pregnancy are now being offered an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna), following a recent NIAC recommendation. Dr Peter McKenna, National Clinical Director of the HSE National Women & Infants Health ...

10 Sept 2021 at 16:23

National News

NIAC recommends new recently approved Covid-19 vaccine for use in Ireland

A new Covid-19 vaccine recently approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has been recommended for use in Ireland. The Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine has been recommended by the National Immunisation Advisory ...

02 Oct 2023 at 10:19

National News

Two very rare Covid-19 vaccine side effects found in huge global study

Researchers have uncovered two very rare side effects of Covid-19 vaccines administered to billions of people worldwide during the pandemic, according to a study published last week. Almost 100 million people from ...

23 Feb 2024 at 14:41

Local News

Laois public reminded Covid-19 spring booster vaccination campaign is underway

People in Laois are being reminded that the HSE's Covid-19 spring booster vaccination campaign is underway. People aged 80 and over, and people aged 5 and above with a weak immune system are urged to get ...

08 May 2024 at 14:36

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