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Winter vaccination programme with flu and Covid-19 jabs launched by HSE

The free flu vaccine is being rolled out by the HSE to certain groups from today (Monday), along with an invitation to over 65s and medically vulnerable people to get their next Covid-19 booster. The free flu vaccine is available to people over 65, ...

03 Oct 2022 at 10:46

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CSO reveals increase in number of children fully vaccinated against Covid-19

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed an increase in the number of children who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. According to the CSO's 'Covid-19 Vaccination Statistics Series 6' report, 22% of 5-11 year olds across all Local ...

03 Oct 2022 at 16:01

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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 ...

15 Aug 2022 at 12:55

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Absence of Tipperary Covid-19 booster vaccination centre is criticised by Kelly

The failure of the HSE to provide a Covid-19 booster vaccination centre in north Tipperary has been criticised by local TD Alan Kelly. The HSE Mid-west announced last week that it is to expand its current vaccination centre in ...

18 Aug 2022 at 20:30

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Covid-19 booster vaccine now available to those aged 55 and over

Appointments are now open for people aged 55 and over to book their next Covid-19 booster vaccine through the HSE or their own GP. This second booster vaccine will be available to those who have already received their initial ...

18 Aug 2022 at 13:32

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Smallpox vaccine approved for use against monkeypox virus

A smallpox vaccine has been approved for use against monkeypox by the European Commission. The news was confirmed by Danish company Bavarian Nordic. It comes just days after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared ...

25 Jul 2022 at 16:49

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Vaccination advice for groups most at risk of monkeypox to be issued soon

The HSE is to issue advice on vaccination to groups who are most at risk from contracting monkeypox in the coming weeks, the head of Ireland’s national immunisation programmes has said. It follows on from calls made ...

05 Aug 2022 at 15:56

National News

97 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Ireland

There have been 97 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ireland, according to the latest figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). This is up from a total of 85 confirmed cases notified to health ...

04 Aug 2022 at 15:17

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 ...

27 Jul 2022 at 14:00

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Smallpox vaccine to be given to people at high risk of monkeypox

The use of the smallpox vaccine is set to be extended for people who are at high risk of monkeypox infection in Ireland, the Health Minister has confirmed. Stephen Donnelly said the move represented an ...

26 Jul 2022 at 18:57

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Monkeypox vaccine to be extended to high risk groups

A plan to extend the use of the smallpox vaccine for individuals at high risk of monkeypox infection in Ireland has been announced. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly confirmed the move ...

26 Jul 2022 at 18:04

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HSE launches 'catch-up' programme for HPV vaccine

The HSE is set to step up its HPV vaccine roll-out post Covid-19 pandemic, with a catch-up programme for girls who missed out in school. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has welcomed ...

22 May 2022 at 17:01

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