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Longford GP welcomes fourth Covid vaccine
It can be administered 4 to 6 months after their previous booster.
Apr 6, 2022 13:45
Accelerated booster rollout plans to tackle Omicron variant
The fast spread of the Omicron variant is leading to renewed efforts to speed up the booster vaccine rollout
Dec 14, 2021 09:25
Vaccines approved for 5 to 11 year olds
The rollout will begin in the new year.
Dec 8, 2021 11:04
EU Commission recommends suspension of flights from South Africa for all member states
There are concerns the latest Covid variant could be more transmissable than what's been seen so far
Nov 26, 2021 15:18
Covid booster shots green lit for over 60s
Booster shots are already underway for over 80s.
Oct 19, 2021 08:46
Covid-19 vaccine booster jabs to be given from next week
The jabs will be made available to immunocompromised people from Wednesday
Sep 24, 2021 09:17
HSE says those eligible for a third Covid vaccine will be contacted
Latest advice from NIAC is people with weak immune systems should get an extra vaccine.
Sep 5, 2021 10:03
Preparations needed for booster jabs at local nursing homes-Daly
A number of nursing homes around the country, including in Longford, have reported several cases of Covid in recent weeks
Sep 2, 2021 18:08
Local GP urges women in early pregnancy to take Covid-19 vaccine
Advice on vaccination during pregnancy has also been updated, with women now allowed to get the jab before 14 weeks.
Sep 2, 2021 13:28
N.I.A.C approves vaccine mixing in certain circumstances
Vaccine mixing will be limited to those who've had a bad reaction to a first dose or who are worried about the second dose of the same vaccine.
Aug 17, 2021 15:40Shannonside Newsletter
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