# over 65s

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Poll: Should over-65s get hotel or food voucher after they receive Covid-19 vaccine?

A Fianna Fáil TD is calling for this.

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Feb 26th 2021, 9:23 AM

Germany joins AstraZeneca in rejecting 'completely incorrect' reports on Covid vaccine efficacy in elderly

Two German newspaper reports cast doubt on the effectiveness of the Oxford vaccine among older age groups.

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Jan 26th 2021, 11:33 AM

Health officials concerned by infection rate in over-65s

The rate of infection in nursing homes and among over-65s is a concern despite the overall decrease in new cases.

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Nov 14th 2020, 10:38 AM

Benzodiazepine use in Irish over 65s is higher than international average

Benzodiazepine medicine use in women over 65 years is 40% higher than in men, finds a new report.

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Jul 8th 2019, 3:00 PM

Alcohol abuse among over 50s has increased since the financial crisis

A new study from Trinity College Dublin also shows high levels of cardiovascular disease, arthritis and obesity.

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Jan 29th 2014, 11:00 PM

Weekly income for elderly people drops 6 per cent - CSO

The average weekly income fell to €403.23 in 2010 compared with €428.86 the previous year.

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Aug 9th 2012, 5:27 PM