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GPs and pharmacies permitted to administer the vaccine to anyone over 16

GPs and pharmacies have been told they will be allowed give Covid booster vaccines to anyone over...

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09.39 16 Dec 2021


GPs and pharmacies permitted to administer the vaccine to anyone over 16


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09.39 16 Dec 2021


GPs and pharmacies have been told they will be allowed give Covid booster vaccines to anyone over the age of 16. They will still be expected to prioritise older and vulnerable cohorts first. Darragh O'Loughlin Irish Pharmacy Union Secretary General and Dr Denis McCauley Chairman of the GP Committee of the Irish Medical Organisation spoke to Ciara on the show with reaction to this new development with regard to the booster rollout.

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