News - Vaccine
Longford pharmacist hopes local branches can help ease vaccine hesitancy
The vaccine portal for those aged 35-39 will open on Sunday.
Jun 17, 2021 12:04
Pharmacies nationwide to begin administering Covid vaccines today
The Pharmacies will initially gove the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
Jun 14, 2021 07:40
Under delivery of Johnson vaccine will see Ireland miss 82% adult target
The ambitious plans are likely to be stalled due to the vaccine delays in America
May 27, 2021 12:46
88% of adults would get a Covid vaccine - survey
Just 4% of people would be opposed to getting the jab
May 24, 2021 13:17
Local TD praises rapid reaction of healthcare staff following major vaccine misallocation
One container of the Pfizer Bio-n-tech vaccine contains six doses, meaning the local GP received almost 1,500 individual vaccines, with a total storage life of just 72 hours.
May 12, 2021 13:15
Longford GP calls on HSE to take responsibility for vaccine supply error
An over delivery of Pfizer vaccine to the surgery of Dr Syed Ali in Longford town last Thursday led to a huge effort by local GP's to use the supply before it went out of date
May 12, 2021 07:45
Germany will offer AstraZeneca vaccine to all adults
The country is changing its vaccine plans in order to get teenagers jabbed by the autumn
May 7, 2021 08:41
People in their 50s can now register for Covid vaccines
The government will today begin examining proposals on slight changes to the jab roll out
May 4, 2021 08:29
Johnson and Johnson vaccine to be approved for over 50s
The announcement will be made later after consultation between medical experts and NIAC
Apr 27, 2021 07:41
Longford man upset as vaccinator spent 15 minute post-jab observation in vehicle
The process around delivering vaccine sin the home is being called into question after an upsetting episode in Longford
Apr 22, 2021 12:44
Minister urges public to discuss vaccine concerns with GPs
Those who refuse to take the AstraZeneca Vaccine are being warned that supply issues may mean they'll go without an alternative for some time.
Apr 21, 2021 13:17
Benefits outweigh risks for Johnson and Johnson vaccine - EMA
The European medicines Agency has outlined its reason for the continued use of the vaccine this afternoon
Apr 20, 2021 16:01
Fully vaccinated people can leave hotel quarantine when new regulations are passed
It's good news for people who have bene forced to stay in hotels despite having all the required Covid paperwork
Apr 16, 2021 13:08
Delaying 2nd vaccine dose doesn't affect protection according to expert
Discussions are underway to decide should vaccine stockpiles earmarked for people's second dose, be freed up to give more people the first jab.
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