News - Vaccine
Longford GP urges public to be patient over latest vaccine delay
Health experts are trying to work out the best way forward for vaccine roll out in Ireland and across the globe
Apr 14, 2021 13:10
US temporarily halts use of Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine over clotting concerns
Similar to concerns over the AstraZeneca vaccine, a small number of clotting incidents have been reported out of the 6.5 million does given.
Apr 13, 2021 12:40
All AstraZeneca vaccine clinics cancelled today
The latest change to the roll-out of the vaccine in Ireland is likely to have a major effect on the overall schedule for exiting lockdown
Apr 13, 2021 07:40
Longford GP doesn't believe people should be worried about AZ vaccine
The European Medicines Agency this week has suggested that warnings around possible clots should be listed among the AZ vaccine side-effects
Apr 8, 2021 16:48
EMA admits there is a possible link between blood clots and AZ vaccine
There have been ongoing concerns about the Astra Zeneca vaccine for the last number of weeks over blood clots linked to the jab
Apr 7, 2021 15:29
Health Minister confirms reduced number of vaccines due here this month
The Minister for Health is under fire again today after rows over the exact number of vaccines Ireland is expected to get this month
Apr 1, 2021 13:04
Local teachers and carers express concern over changes to vaccine schedule
Local professional groups are expressing worry over the change to the vaccine roll out announced by the government on Tuesday
Mar 31, 2021 13:22
Irish vaccine programme to change significantly
The changes have come as a shock to ministers who were unaware of the discussion to alter the programme
Mar 30, 2021 18:07
Roscommon vaccine centre to have delivered 300 jabs on opening day
A vaccine centre for Roscommon has opened today at the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon town
Mar 22, 2021 16:46
Roscommon doctor advising people to take whatever Covid jab they can get
The vaccine rollout was stalled earlier this month after data emerged regarding possible complications involving blood clots in some patients who received the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Mar 22, 2021 12:31
Ireland to resume using the AstraZeneca vaccine
Use of the AstraZeneca vaccine will begin again in Ireland as soon as possible
Mar 19, 2021 17:50
Decision due today on use of AstraZeneca vaccine
The World Health Organisation is recommending AstraZeneca vaccines continue to be administered, saying the benefits outweigh the risks following reports of a small amount of blood clotting in patients who received the jab.
Mar 18, 2021 07:42
Local GP urges public not to lose faith in vaccines
30,000 people won’t receive the injection this week after it was temporarily deferred over concerns about blood clots.
Mar 15, 2021 13:13
30,000 people to miss out on vaccine due to pause on Astra-Zeneca this week
The decision will have a huge impact on Ireland's ability to roll-out vaccinations to thousands of people.
Mar 15, 2021 07:48Shannonside Newsletter
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