HSE to consider mpox vaccination programme after WHO declares ‘public health emergency’
Variant of virus causing concern in Africa, and now detected in Sweden, different to strain seen in State in 2022
National Immunisation Advisory Committee
Government to fast-track EU migration pact into Irish law
New legislation to provide for fingerprinting, processing centres and stronger border security
RSV: Infants prioritised for new respiratory virus vaccine ahead of older adults
Thousands of people are hospitalised with respiratory syncytial virus every winter
RSV immunisation recommended for infants and older people as case numbers rise
ICUs in children’s hospitals under pressure with more than 400 cases of virus reported in first week of November
Covid vaccine programme for children aged between six months and four to begin in Ireland
Vaccination recommended for young children with underlying health conditions
Total of 85 cases of monkeypox detected in Ireland since May
WHO declared the virus a global health emergency last weekend
Decision to expand second boosters to people in 50s surprises immunologists
Omicron-specific vaccines not yet available are ‘more likely to protect against current strain’
Autumn Covid vaccine rollout: Third booster for pensioners and immunosuppressed
NIAC recommends the flu vaccine can be given at the same time as the Covid-19 booster
Covid-19: Ireland likely past peak of summer wave of infections, expert says
Reported positive cases in recent surge only ‘tip of the iceberg’ of community infections
Over 65s make up majority of Covid hospital admissions - interim CMO says
New variants BA.4 and BA.5 are dominant and driving surge, interim CMO says
Q&A: Am I eligible for a second Covid-19 booster vaccine?
Anyone aged over 64 or who is immunocompromised can receive a second booster vaccine
Rollout of second booster against Covid-19 to over-65s to begin
PCR-confirmed cases fall by 40%; Limerick hospital sets record for overcrowding
Too early for second Covid-19 booster for general population, say European agencies
Another 7,005 Covid cases reported in State as Niac approves extra booster for over-65s
Covid: Second booster vaccine approved for everyone aged 65 and older
Niac recommends second booster for immunocompromised people aged 12 and older
Coalition unwilling to revisit Covid-19 restrictions despite mounting pressure
Minister urged to reconsider public health advice as hospitals struggle with Covid surge
Q&A: Do I need a second booster shot given the rising cases of Covid-19?
Moderna applies for emergency use authorisation in the US for a second booster for adults
Children aged 12-15 to be offered a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Another 11,671 PCR-confirmed coronavirus cases reported in past few days
Taoiseach signals rules on face masks could be eased after meeting with Holohan
Focus on vaccination as 800,000 to become eligible for booster in March, Martin says
Public health advice expected this month on Covid boosters for teenagers
About 80 per cent of eligible people have received vaccine booster dose, Nphet says
Christmas Covid surge blamed for expiry of more than 300,000 vaccines
Increased infection and rush for boosters over season has reduced eligible population
Nursing homes say Government must stay ‘ahead of’ fourth Covid-19 jab issue
State’s vaccine advisers have been asked for view on second booster for older people
Up to 220,000 doses of Covid-19 booster vaccines may expire by end of month
Decreased demand after Christmas and high infection rate caused excess of supplies
Relaxing isolation rules ‘proportionate’ to Omicron impact – Holohan
Nphet says it needs another week to know full effect of variant on hospital system
Children in 5-11 age group to be offered Covid vaccine from today
Experts encouraging uptake of the jab say the benefits for young far outweigh the risks
Covid-19: Record 16,428 cases reported with 22 deaths notified in past week
Everyone should consider themselves potentially infectious, says Holohan
Online booking system for boosters opens as record number of jabs given
Online portal for vaccine appointments similar to that for booking PCR test
Taoiseach rules out further coronavirus restrictions before Christmas
Coalition to maintain watching brief, but Martin unwilling to be drawn on next steps
Booster doses for under-40s not expected until after Christmas
Next phase of vaccination programme in January complicated by multiple rollouts
HSE took delivery of 144,000 children’s vaccines this week
Vaccination of children aged five to 11 to start with high-risk children next week
Covid-19 vaccines planned from January 10th for most children aged between five and 11
HSE chief says health service is at ‘extremely high risk’ heading into a ‘wave of Omicron’
Q&A: Covid vaccine boosters – who is eligible, where to get them, which dose is offered
More than 1.3 million boosters are given in State so far in race against highly contagious Omicron variant
Multi-channel booster rollout increases capacity for confusion
Niac has been slated for speed of decision-making but it compares well with EU counterparts
Luke O’Neill says booster helped to ensure he only got ‘mild’ Covid
The virus has ‘stayed in my nose, and it’s like a cold’ thanks to vaccine, says immunology professor
Q&A: What is happening with Covid-19 vaccinations for children?
The HSE is currently finalising a plan for the vaccination of children aged five to 11
Winter flu vaccine to be made available free of charge to all adults over 50
Niac recommended extending eligibility to adults between 50 and 64
Priority vaccines among young children ‘extremely difficult’ to identify – Reid
HSE ‘working around the clock’ to put vaccine plan in place for 5-11 year age group
Expert view: Addressing concerns about vaccinating children against Covid-19
Vaccinating children against Covid-19 protects them now, into adulthood and beyond
Covid-19: Fears of restrictions on international Christmas travel
Omicron may now be in Ireland in significant numbers, according to senior figure
Covid vaccine approved for children aged 5-11 with rollout expected in January
Children to be given two doses lower than those administered to adults
Niac discusses vaccines for 5-11s as Varadkar signals ‘significant decision’ soon
Tánaiste says no decision made about school closures in January
Covid vaccine boosters will likely be needed every year, Pfizer chief says
New jab for Omicron variant of coronavirus being developed, Dr Albert Bourla says
Children at risk should be a ‘priority group’ for vaccine – ECDC
Covid-19 cases rising among 5-11 age group but severe illness still ‘rare’, says report
Lack of prompt Covid decision-making exhausting public’s patience
Analysis: Covid testing maxed out while booster programme stuck in second gear
Mandatory Covid-19 vaccination of healthcare workers considered by Nphet
Countries including France have introduced mandatory vaccination for health staff
Q&A: As people queue for booster vaccines, when can I get mine?
Almost 630,000 booster doses have been administered, many to older people and healthcare workers
Covid-19: 4,620 confirmed cases with 571 in hospital and 118 in ICU
Everybody over 16 to get booster shots following Niac recommendations
Q&A: When will Covid vaccines for primary age children be approved?
EMA expected to approve the Pfizer vaccines for children aged 5-11 in the coming weeks
Taoiseach urges those eligible to avail of Covid vaccine boosters
Martin critical of some in hospitality, entertainment sectors ignoring guidelines on certificates
Covid-19: 3,138 new cases reported with 643 patients in hospital
Almost 200,000 Covid tests carried out in past week amid surge in demand for service
Public health advice ‘not God’ but needs to be respected, Taoiseach tells Seanad
Martin warns antigen testing is ‘not silver bullet by any means’
Up to 50% booked for coronavirus boosters no show, says HSE
Paul Reid speculates behaviour may be due to ‘sense of security’ given people are vaccinated
Clarification sought on boosters for Janssen Covid-19 vaccine recipients
Studies have show that effectiveness of single dose product fell sharply after eight months
Coronavirus: Further restrictions cannot be ruled out, Coveney says
Minister says ‘too many people’ not turning up for booster vaccines
Irish Times view on latest Covid-19 wave: Buying time for the booster effect
Government cannot know if more stringent restrictions will be needed in coming weeks
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