News - NIAC

Longford GP welcomes fourth Covid vaccine

It can be administered 4 to 6 months after their previous booster.

Apr 6, 2022 13:45

The fast spread of the Omicron variant is leading to renewed efforts to speed up the booster vaccine rollout

Dec 14, 2021 09:25

The rollout will begin in the new year.

Dec 8, 2021 11:04

There are concerns the latest Covid variant could be more transmissable than what's been seen so far

Nov 26, 2021 15:18

Booster shots are already underway for over 80s.

Oct 19, 2021 08:46

The jabs will be made available to immunocompromised people from Wednesday

Sep 24, 2021 09:17

Latest advice from NIAC is people with weak immune systems should get an extra vaccine.

Sep 5, 2021 10:03

A number of nursing homes around the country, including in Longford, have reported several cases of Covid in recent weeks

Sep 2, 2021 18:08

Advice on vaccination during pregnancy has also been updated, with women now allowed to get the jab before 14 weeks.

Sep 2, 2021 13:28

Vaccine mixing will be limited to those who've had a bad reaction to a first dose or who are worried about the second dose of the same vaccine.

Aug 17, 2021 15:40

Parents who have questions or concerns over vaccinating their children are being asked to examine National Immunisation Advisory Committee advice.

Jul 27, 2021 17:37

Jul 2, 2021 08:47

It's expected Cabinet will discuss advice from NIAC at a meeting tomorrow.

May 17, 2021 17:23

The announcement will be made later after consultation between medical experts and NIAC

Apr 27, 2021 07:41

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