# Vaccine

Last year

2022

# factcheck

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

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

# Vaccination

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

# covid-19 vaccine

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

# booster

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

# Outbreak

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

# monkeypox

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

# Outbreak

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

# Lifesaver

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

# monkeypox

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.

6.9k

Jun 14th 2022, 2:43 PM

# Covid-19

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

# monkeypox

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

# Boosters

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

# Johnson and Johnson

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

# Coronavirus

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

# available

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

# covid19

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

# vaccine mandates

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

# Dublin

Hundreds march in Dublin calling for end to Covid-19 legislation

Protesters marched from Parnell Square to the GPO this afternoon.

62.8k

Jan 22nd 2022, 4:31 PM

# factcheck

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

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

# Albania

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

# vaccine rollout

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

# uncomfortable

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

# covid19

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

All time

# Covid-19

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.

14.2k

Dec 28th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Covid-19

Taoiseach: 'I think we have to approach vaccination of children with sensitivity'

Comprehensive information and guidance will be offered to parents, said Micheál Martin.

16.7k

Dec 23rd 2021, 6:00 AM

# covid cert

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

# booster

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

# Schools

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

# booster programme

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

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Dec 14th 2021, 1:44 PM

# factcheck

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

# Energy Boost

'It's not down to hesitancy at all': Are people less enthusiastic about boosters?

More than one million booster vaccines have already been administered in Ireland.

There were conflicting messages last week with questions over the public's enthusiasm for boosters standing in contrast to long queues of people forming to get one.

The Taoiseach was among TDs and health officials who indicated that there may be less impetus among people to obtain a booster vaccine compared to the initial rollout.

But long queues in Dublin reflect a wider enthusiasm among the public to get a booster, with official surveys supporting this, Lauren Boland reports.

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Dec 13th 2021, 12:05 AM

# next phases

People in their 30s and 40s to be offered booster jab this month as roll-out to be accelerated

People in the 50-59 age cohort will start to be offered appointments for the additional dose from today.

All those aged between 30-49 will be offered a third dose of the vaccine before Christmas, reports Christina Finn

People in the 50-59 age cohort will start to be offered appointments for the additional dose from today.

64.1k

Dec 9th 2021, 12:05 AM

# factcheck

FactCheck: No, Conor McGregor wasn't correct to say vaccines 'have not worked' to stop Covid-19

The MMA athlete-turned-businessman claimed “The vaccines have not worked to stop this whatsoever.”

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Dec 7th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Coronavirus

Greece to make Covid jabs compulsory for over 60s from mid-January

Those who don’t comply will face a monthly fine of €100.

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Nov 30th 2021, 12:51 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: Why do we need another dose of a Covid vaccine?

Will everyone get a booster vaccine, and how long will booster immunity last?

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Nov 25th 2021, 5:30 PM

# vaccine efficacy

Study finds that efficacy of Pfizer vaccine begins to wane after three months

Israel was one of the first countries to roll out a large scale Covid-19 vaccination campaign, but has been battling a resurgence in infections.

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Nov 25th 2021, 8:54 AM

# Russia

Vladimir Putin takes experimental nasal vaccine against Covid-19

The Russian president took the shot three days after receiving his booster shot.

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Nov 24th 2021, 9:12 PM

# DIGITAL COVID CERT

No plans to change validity of Covid Pass to include the booster jab, says Varadkar

The Tánaiste said he believes more evidence will emerge that the Covid vaccine is a three-dose vaccine.

40.2k

Nov 23rd 2021, 8:13 PM