The portal for vaccinations for 12 to 15 year olds opens next Thursday. 

But there will be parents who probably rushed to get vaccinated themselves, but would be more considered in their decision-making around vaccinating their child. 

Dr Lucy Jessop is Director of the HSE’s National Immunisation Office and she joined Kieran live in studio...

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