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# Vaccine

‘A missed opportunity’: Covid boosters available to millions but HSE advice causes confusion
People age 18 to 49 are not being offered the booster, and some are being turned down when they do.
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Dr Catherine Conlon: Respiratory illness clusters in China - what is it and what are the risks?
The public health doctor looks at the concerns over an increase in respiratory illness in children in northern China.
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Public encouraged to get Covid-19 and flu vaccines ahead of winter virus season ‘peak’
The Chief Medical Officer has reminded eligible persons to boost their protection before the respiratory virus season reaches its peak.
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Oct 31st 2023, 7:42 AM
HPV vaccine 'significantly' reduces signs of pre-cancer in young women, study shows
Cervical cancer, though preventable, remains one of the most common cancers.
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Oct 26th 2023, 10:39 AM
Nobel Prize for medicine awarded to scientists behind Covid-19 mRNA vaccines
Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman’s discoveries enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines.
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Poll: Will you get a Covid-19 booster vaccine this autumn/winter?
The HSE launched its autumn winter vaccination programme today.
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Oct 2nd 2023, 12:54 PM
INMO head: Action needed now to prevent future Covid-19 surge
The comments come after the Taoiseach announced that Ireland was experiencing a new wave of the virus.
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Aug 20th 2023, 8:30 AM
Debunked: No, there hasn't been a 21% rise in deaths due to the Covid-19 vaccine
A clip of the artist Kevin Sharkey has been shared widely on social media apps in recent weeks.
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Aug 11th 2023, 1:07 PM
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Debunked: Call to take mRNA vaccines off the market relies on dodgy death data
A group, chaired by a US senator, couldn’t think of another explanation for deaths during the pandemic.
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Dec 22nd 2022, 12:02 PM
Galway med-tech firm behind groundbreaking vaccine to create 500 new jobs
The Galway-based firm created a vaccine by inhaler that is now being used in China’s booster programme.
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Dec 13th 2022, 12:28 PM
Online registration portal opens for HPV vaccine catch-up programme named after Laura Brennan
Laura Brennan campaigned higher uptake of the HPV vaccine before her death in 2019.
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Dec 8th 2022, 12:35 PM
EU backs new Omicron vaccines for first jabs, and not just for boosters
The vaccines are currently only authorised as boosters but could now be used for people’s first vaccinations.
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Dec 6th 2022, 5:56 PM
People aged 50 and over can now get their Covid-19 booster vaccine
From today, this age group can book their booster appointment.
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Aug 25th 2022, 7:44 AM
Monkeypox: Around 600 people to receive vaccine during first phase of wider rollout
Services will contact this group in the coming days and the HSE aims to deliver two doses 28 days apart.
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Aug 17th 2022, 5:33 PM
EU approves smallpox vaccine for use against monkeypox
Imvanex has been approved in the EU since 2013 for the prevention of smallpox.
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Jul 25th 2022, 10:28 AM
EU medicines agency recommends use of smallpox vaccine against monkeypox
Monkeypox resembles smallpox but is less dangerous and contagious.
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Jul 22nd 2022, 1:20 PM
Covid vaccines saved 20 million lives in first year, study finds
Covid has officially killed more than 6.3 million people globally.
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Jun 24th 2022, 8:04 AM
EU buys 110,000 vaccine doses against monkeypox
The jabs are authorised for use against smallpox, but officials say they will also work against the monkeypox virus too.
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Jun 14th 2022, 2:43 PM
Survey shows 1 in 10 people in Ireland blamed Covid-19 symptoms on 5G radiation
Young people, religious people, and those with fewer educational qualifications were the most likely to believe this.
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Jun 1st 2022, 11:02 AM
UAE becomes first Gulf country to announce monkeypox case, further cases in Europe and UK
Transmission of monkeypox occurs through close, sustained skin-to-skin contact with someone who has an active rash.
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May 24th 2022, 9:40 PM
HSE vaccine lead: 'Plans in development for autumn booster as well as winter emergencies'
The HSE’s Damien McCallion gave The Journal’s Coronavirus Newsletter an insight into the next stages of the vaccine rollout.
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May 14th 2022, 8:00 AM
US drug regulator limits use of J&J Covid vaccine
The single shot vaccine is less protective than those developed by Pfizer and Moderna.
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May 6th 2022, 8:41 AM
EU watchdog assesses Moderna vaccine for under-fives
The EMA has so far approved five vaccines for use in the EU.
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May 5th 2022, 3:25 PM
Boost for unvaccinated NBA star as New York relaxes rules
Kyrie Irving has not played any home games for the Nets this year
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Mar 24th 2022, 9:30 PM
Online booking opens for 5-11 year olds as just over one fifth have received Covid vaccine
The HSE said a number of children in this age group had Covid over the Christmas period, but they are now eligible for their jab.
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Feb 20th 2022, 7:15 AM
New Zealand anti-vaccine parliament protesters vow to stay 'as long as it takes'
Several hundred protesters have pitched tents and are refusing to leave.
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Feb 9th 2022, 9:40 AM
Hundreds march in Dublin calling for end to Covid-19 legislation
Protesters marched from Parnell Square to the GPO this afternoon.
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Jan 22nd 2022, 4:31 PM
FactCheck: Did a study say anyone who's had a cold is sufficiently protected against Covid-19?
We test claims from Irish website The Liberal that a study implies ‘vaccines were never required to begin with’.
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Jan 21st 2022, 1:00 PM
Debunked: No, this politician didn't fake his Covid vaccine booster
Social media claims this photo shows the cap was on the needle, meaning the injection didn’t happen.
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Jan 19th 2022, 12:08 PM
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
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Jan 8th 2022, 8:00 PM
Children aged 5-11 can get the Covid-19 vaccine from today
Health authorities are encouraging parents and guardians to get their children vaccinated.
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Jan 8th 2022, 1:15 PM
Melbourne 'maggot-fame hotel' at centre of Djokovic vaccine saga
The nine-time Australian Open champion has been stripped of his entry visa by border control agents.
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Jan 6th 2022, 3:09 PM
HSE opens Covid vaccine registration for all children aged 5-11
The HSE said appointments are expected to be offered soon after registration.
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Jan 3rd 2022, 9:50 AM
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Vaccine registration opens for high-risk children aged 5 to 11
Parents can register their child for the vaccine if they have a health condition that puts them at higher risk, or if they live with someone who is at higher risk.
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Dec 28th 2021, 6:00 AM
Taoiseach: 'I think we have to approach vaccination of children with sensitivity'
Comprehensive information and guidance will be offered to parents, said Micheál Martin.
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Dec 23rd 2021, 6:00 AM
EU to set nine-month limit for validity of Covid-19 travel pass
The measure is set to come into force from 1 February if it receives approval from member states.
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Dec 21st 2021, 3:39 PM
Those aged 40-49 can get booster shots from tomorrow, a month ahead of schedule
The booster dose should be given at a minimum of a three-month interval from a person’s last dose of a primary Covid-19 vaccine.
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Dec 18th 2021, 1:05 PM
Closing schools this Friday would be 'sensible', says leading immunology professor
Christine Loscher added that schoolchildren are currently the population’s largest unvaccinated group and will be mixing in coming days.
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Dec 14th 2021, 5:26 PM
HSE tells centres to allow boosters after 3-month gap as Cabinet discusses Covid developments
Stephen Donnelly said the Government will assess more measures and scheduling options so more people can get the booster jab.
The new guidance will be in place when the HSE updates its IT system
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said the schedule for booster jabs is being revised
Taoiseach Micheál Martin called for more GPs and pharmacists to get involved with the booster rollout
Booster dose gap to be reduced to three months, Health Minister announces
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FactCheck: No, the Australian Army didn't forcibly vaccinate Indigenous Australians
The claim caused a protest outside the Australian Embassy in Dublin
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Dec 13th 2021, 6:30 AM
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