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AstraZeneca Won’t Be Given To Over 70s

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed those over the age of 70 will not be given the "game-chan...

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07.35 4 Feb 2021


AstraZeneca Won’t Be Given To Over 70s


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07.35 4 Feb 2021


Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed those over the age of 70 will not be given the "game-changer" AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has advised that AstraZeneca could be less effective on older people.  Joining Ciara this morning to discuss was Chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee, Consultant Paediatrician and Infectious Disease Expert, Professor Karina Butler .

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