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Coronavirus: Novavax's Vaccine Expected Next Month

Sunday, 30 January 2022 00:00

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee recommended it be used for those aged 18 and over.

Novavax's covid 19 vaccine which has been approved by NIAC is expected to be rollout out here next month.

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee is recommending 'Nuvaxovid' be used for those aged 18 and over.

The Health Minister Stephen Donnelly's accepted the decision which has also been endorsed by Chief Medical Officer, Tony Holohan.

Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Eoghan de Barra says the fifth covid vaccine authorised here is positive news:

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