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Prior to the pandemic period, uptake rates had not dropped below 90% since 2010.

HSE warns of measles risk with declining vaccinations

The HSE has warned about the dangers of measles amid a drop in the uptake of childhood vaccinations such as the MMR vaccine.

Health • 26 Aug 22

The self-scheduler is only available for people over the age of 30 because the appointments for the Moderna/Spikevax booster jab (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Some people can now schedule own booster appointments

Some members of the public now have the option of scheduling their own appointment for a booster vaccine at a select number of vaccination centres.

Coronavirus • 21 Dec 21

Workers not vaccinated by October 30 will have their positions terminated or be sent on unpaid leave

Air Canada to make vaccination mandatory for staff

Air Canada has said it will require all employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19, as the fast-spreading Delta variant drives an increase in infections.

Business • 26 Aug 21

The monthly surcharge will begin in November

Unvaccinated Delta staff face $200 monthly surcharge

Delta Air Lines has said employees will have to pay $200 more every month for their company-sponsored healthcare plan if they choose to not vaccinate against Covid-19.

Business • 25 Aug 21

A child receives a polio vaccine in Nigeria

'Perfect storm' as childhood vaccination plummets - UN

The UN has warned that a "perfect storm" was brewing, with a raging pandemic disrupting access to routine vaccinations, leaving millions of children at risk from measles and other deadly diseases.

World • 15 Jul 21

Indoor dining won't now happen for least another two weeks - and possibly longer

6 things businesses learned from today's announcement

The Government's decision to delay the reopening of indoor hospitality has been met with an almost exclusively negative reaction from businesses and representative bodies, but it did give some detail on what happens next for those affected.

Business • 29 Jun 21

The plan involves having at least 60% of the world's population vaccinated by the end of 2022

IMF proposes $50bn plan to end the pandemic

The IMF has proposed a $50 billion plan to end the Covid-19 pandemic, with a target of vaccinating at least 40% of the world's population by the end of 2021.

Business • 21 May 21

An employer cannot dismiss an employee who refuses to get vaccinated

Employers cannot dismiss employees who decline vaccine

Vaccines to protect against Covid-19 are in high demand globally, but taking the vaccine is not compulsory.

Business • 02 Mar 21

Martin Gibson O'Gara being cared for by his parents in full PPE

Calls to urgently vaccinate family carers against Covid

The group that represents Ireland's family carers has called for their urgent vaccination against Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 21 Jan 21

Extra €50 million sought to expand the free flu vaccination programme this year

Flu jab programme extension sought amid Covid-19 fears

Minister for Health Simon Harris is seeking an extension of the seasonal influenza vaccination programme to minimise the risks associated with a possible resurgence of Covid-19 during the annual influenza season next winter.

Coronavirus • 05 May 20

The woman was working on an El Al flight from New York to Tel Aviv

Woman dies after contracting measles on flight from NY

An Israeli flight attendant has died months after contracting measles on a flight from New York to Tel Aviv, Israel's health ministry said.

World • 14 Aug 19

The research found there is less certainty about the safety of vaccines in high-income regions

73% of people in Ireland trust vaccines - report

Some 73% of people in Ireland trust vaccines, according to new research, with 93% of parents reporting their children have been given a vaccination.

Health • 19 Jun 19

People in at-risk groups are being urged to get their flu jab

HSE urges vaccination against flu as cases rise

The Health Service Executive has said there has been an increase in the number of reported influenza-like illnesses in the past week.

News • 14 Feb 14

The HSE said there has been a strong uptake of the vaccine

Strong uptake of cervical cancer vaccine

The HSE has said there has been strong uptake of the HPV cervical cancer vaccine, with over 44,000 girls receiving the vaccine in the 2011-2012 programme.

News • 26 Aug 13

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