# Vaccine

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# janssen

People who received a J&J vaccine should get a booster after three months, NIAC recommends

The three-month interval is shorter than the five-month gap for the other vaccines.

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Nov 18th 2021, 6:31 PM

# covid cert

Irish passport holders vaccinated outside the EU can now apply for an EU Covid Certificate

Adults who hold an Irish passport and are vaccinated with one of the four EMA approved vaccines can apply.

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Nov 18th 2021, 5:54 PM

# Nuvaxovid

Pharma giant Novavax files for EU approval for Covid vaccine, decision expected 'within weeks'

If approved, it would be the fifth Covid jab authorised for use within the EU.

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Nov 17th 2021, 3:55 PM

# debunked

Debunked: No, an Australian politician didn't resign over bribes from vaccine makers

The claim has been doing the rounds on social media in recent weeks.

10.9k

Nov 16th 2021, 6:45 AM

# booster shots

Booster vaccine programme for over-60s to begin next week

A booster shot will only be given six months after a person received their second dose of the vaccine.

Those aged between 60-69 will get their booster shot at a mass vaccination centre, while GPs will administer the jabs to those aged between 70 to 79.

Booster shots will only be given to a person six months after the date of their second dose of the vaccine.

The Irish Pharmacy Union said the decision to exclude community pharmacies from the campaign is 'illogical'

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Oct 28th 2021, 9:05 PM

# Covid-19

Construction workers have the lowest Covid vaccine uptake in the country

Data released by the stats body found that just 75% of construction workers have had their jabs.

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Oct 28th 2021, 6:00 PM

# covid restrictions

Another reopening delay: Back to basics and back to the dancefloor

An extract from The Journal’s coronavirus newsletter.

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Oct 19th 2021, 6:55 PM

# Jabs

40,000 booster and extra Covid vaccines administered so far in Ireland

The programme was rolled out on 27 September.

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Oct 12th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Vaccinations

'It nearly feels like a bullying campaign' - Given says Robinson's healthcare is his own choice

The former Ireland goalkeeper believes players should not be criticised if they opt against getting the Covid-19 vaccine.

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Oct 8th 2021, 11:12 AM

# NBA

LeBron confirms vaccinated but 'not my job' to persuade others

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar had declined previously to say whether he had been vaccinated.

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Sep 28th 2021, 8:16 PM

# sanofi

France's Sanofi stops work on mRNA Covid vaccine

The company said it will use the mRNA technology for vaccines against other pathogens,

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Sep 28th 2021, 9:42 AM

# Trial Results

Pfizer says its Covid-19 vaccine is safe to use for children over age five

The vaccine would be administered at a lower dosage than for people over 12.

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Sep 20th 2021, 3:43 PM

# Vaccine

HSE to update vaccine registration process for pregnant women after confusion over rollout

There were calls for clarity at the weekend as some pregnant women tried to get their jab at a walk-in clinic or register through the HSE helpline.

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Sep 6th 2021, 5:02 PM

# Schools

Teachers not at increased risk of admission to hospital with Covid, study finds

When schools are open, the risk among teachers and other working-age adults is similar, research has shown.

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Sep 2nd 2021, 7:17 AM

# Nicole Cahill

Family hit out at use of deceased young woman's image by anti-vaccination groups

The woman’s family have rejected attempts to use her death in an anti-vaccine campaign.

67.9k

Aug 24th 2021, 3:29 PM

# Pfizer

US FDA grants Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine full approval

The widely-administered vaccine had already been approved under an emergency use authorisation.

29.8k

Aug 23rd 2021, 3:13 PM

Almost 72,000 in 12-15 age group have received first Covid vaccine dose

There are 244 patients with Covid-19 in hospital today with 54 of those patients in ICU.

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Aug 19th 2021, 5:04 PM

# Canada

Trudeau calls election as he seeks to capitalise on vaccination success

Trudeau has called for a vote on 20 September as his Liberal Party rides high in the polls

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Aug 15th 2021, 6:36 PM

# Covid-19

'I can't sleep at night': Pregnant teachers fear going back to school before they're vaccinated

Pregnant people cannot register for a Covid-19 vaccine prior to 14 weeks’ gestation.

34.3k

Aug 13th 2021, 6:30 AM

# doubt

NFL star non-committal on vaccine after second Covid-19 bout

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was the 2019 MVP.

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Aug 10th 2021, 5:17 PM

# covid19

Reader Q&A: What do you want to know about vaccine the roll-out to the 12-15 age cohort?

The portal is due to open for this age group on Thursday.

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Aug 10th 2021, 12:09 PM

# walk-ins welcome

Walk-in Covid vaccination clinics are open this weekend - here's where they'll be

Last weekend over 30,000 people attended walk-in clinics.

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Aug 7th 2021, 11:20 AM

# Coronavirus

Over 30,000 people attended Covid vaccination walk-in centres at weekend

“This initiative makes us beyond proud of younger people,” Paul Reid said.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 7:38 AM

# double jabbed

Explainer: Why you may have a second dose vaccine appointment sooner than recommended

The HSE says that a 17 day gap for Pfizer is “safe and effective”.

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Jul 29th 2021, 8:01 PM

# Coronavirus

Children aged 12 to 15 at high risk to be prioritised in Covid vaccine rollout

This will also extend to those who live with people with underlying conditions.

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Jul 28th 2021, 9:58 AM

# Vaccine

Taoiseach makes appeal to young people: Get vaccinated and help defeat Covid-19

Currently everyone over the age of 18 can register for a vaccine.

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Jul 26th 2021, 4:44 PM

# Indoor Hospitality

Planning to eat or drink indoors at a restaurant or bar today? Here's what you need to know

Bring your Covid cert, your ID and your face covering.

A maximum of six adults will be allowed at a table.

Customers will be asked for proof of immunity and photo ID before they are seated.

One person at the table will also have to provide contact details.

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Jul 26th 2021, 11:54 AM

# two doses

Over one million people in Northern Ireland are now fully vaccinated

70% of the adult population in Northern Ireland have received both doses.

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Jul 25th 2021, 2:59 PM

# rollout

80% of adults now have at least one dose of a Covid vaccine

Two out of every three adults are fully vaccinated.

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Jul 22nd 2021, 11:18 AM

# Health Committee

People asked not to contact Digital Covid Cert helpline unless travelling within next 10 days

Over 34,000 calls were made to the new Digital Covid Certificate helpline yesterday alone.

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Jul 21st 2021, 12:04 PM

# stalling

Northern Ireland Chief Scientific Officer ‘very concerned’ at Covid vaccine rates

Just 56% of the 18-29 age group have come forward for a jab.

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Jul 20th 2021, 12:53 PM

# rollout

FactFind: Is Ireland leading the EU vaccine race?

A tweet by the Taoiseach lacked some context on exactly how well Ireland is performing.

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Jul 18th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Jabs

'Software change' enables 18 to 24-year-olds to book vaccine appointments before HSE portal opens

Registration through the HSE portal for that age group opens officially on Monday.

42.7k

Jul 17th 2021, 4:23 PM

# hospitalisations

Since the end of March, only one fully vaccinated person has been in ICU with Covid-19

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said the vast majority of those in ICU didn’t have any vaccine protection.

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Jul 13th 2021, 7:53 PM

# factcheck

Debunked: No, the Covid-19 vaccine figures don't include missed appointments

An independent TD claimed that the official vaccine figures refer to the number of appointments made rather than doses administered.

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Jul 9th 2021, 4:35 PM

# gift of the jab

Vaccine registration is open today for people aged 30-34 - here's what you need to know

Registration for this cohort had initially been planned for Friday, but the date was moved forward.

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Jul 7th 2021, 6:00 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

'I can’t risk my son’s life': Families with vulnerable teenagers left waiting for answers on vaccine access

A report by

Lauren Boland

The Taoiseach has asked Niac to give advice on vaccinating children with underlying conditions.

For families with vulnerable teenagers, life has been put on hold while they wait for a vaccine, Lauren Boland reports.

The European Medicines Agency approved the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15s over a month ago, but it hasn't been actioned in Ireland.

The Taoiseach has asked Niac to give advice on vaccinating children with underlying conditions.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 12:05 AM

# janssen

Data shows Johnson and Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine is effective against Delta variant

The Delta variant is now responsible for around 70% of cases in Ireland.

38.5k

Jul 2nd 2021, 10:56 AM

# Covid-19

Large numbers will need vaccine booster shots later this year and into next year, Cabinet hears

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly got government approval to purchase millions of vaccine doses for use in 2022.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 5:46 PM

# Vaccination

London stadiums transformed into giant Covid jab clinics on ‘super Saturday’

Smaller events are also taking place in local community venues.

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Jun 19th 2021, 7:29 PM